As business starters, Dave and I were under no illusion that anybody owed us anything (investment or business) or that we were important in any way.

Raising capital is something that almost every entrepreneur must do to, in some cases, simply to survive, and, in other cases, to grow.

We met a successful and well-known business person whose success had fed an oversized ego. Shortly after, he was found guilty of insider trading and sent to jail. What a waste.

Being passive when a friend cheated off me was my reaction as a teenager. I would have a stronger, more courageous reaction today.

Dave and I are both aware that we’ve been very lucky to have overachieved in our choice of a business and a life partner.

I have learned that sometimes being in the right does not mean justice will prevail. I have also learned to accept this reality and move on.

We’re sincere in our invitations to others to a discussion, dinner or party. We mean and do what we say and wish others would, too.

Solving the problem of our impact on the environment should be left to the experts so that appropriate and meaningful solutions are discovered. Exhorting people to think twice about their own actions isn’t as effective an approach

Tragedies occur all around us because of mental illness. We need to put our heads together and find a way to help with the problem. Inaction is not an option.

I have no idea who invented the motivational poster, but I am fairly certain that it was someone who knew little to nothing about human nature or motivation.