Giving up on things is hard, even if you know it’s the right way to go. Deciding to do so and actually doing it are two different steps.

Playing "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" is fun, but not a great way to actually and accurately find your target.

Do you come up with ideas? Do you know how you do that? What would be the process for you to come up with better ideas?

You need to convey the message, “I know you don’t need me now, but I’m here when you do,” repeatedly, so that when the need arises, you are the first thing that comes to mind.

Daily, I find I want to do something that does not involve creation. I want something I can pay attention to without too much intellectual effort.

An orchestral conductor does two things listeners don't: 1. Hear each part separately. 2. Know what (and how) each part has to be played next. 

If you want to make your idea real, you must collaborate with others who help you. Would you like to know what they are thinking?