Fear is a hard thing to deal with. I feel it quite strongly. If I think something is important enough, I’ll make myself do it in spite of fear. But it can really sap the will. I hate fear, I wish I had it less.
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Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.
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When people really understand it’s do or die . If we work hard and pull through, it’s going to be a great outcome; people will give it everything they’ve got.
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I wouldn’t say I have a lack of fear. In fact, I’d like my fear emotion to be less because it’s very distracting and fries my nervous system.
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I always invest my own money in the companies that I create. I don’t believe in the whole thing of just using other people’s money. I don’t think that’s right. I’m not going to ask other people to invest in something if I’m not prepared to do so myself.
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The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur.
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Innovation comes in many ways.
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When you struggle with a problem, that’s when you understand it.
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I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.
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Work like hell.
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When space travel becomes as common as air travel, the future of civilization will be assured.
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Mars is the only place in the solar system where it’s possible for life to become multi-planetarian.
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If you’re co-founder or CEO, you have to do all kinds of tasks you might not want to do. If you don’t do your chores, the company won’t succeed. No task is too menial.
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If heat death is the end of the universe, it really is all about the journey.
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The United States is definitely ahead in culture of innovation. If someone wants to accomplish great things, there is no better place than the U.S.
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Moral condemnation used not for morality, but as a weapon for manipulation is messed up
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I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.
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We need to figure out how to have the things we love, and not destroy the world.
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If humanity doesn’t land on Mars in my lifetime, I would be very disappointed.
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When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.
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Patience is a virtue, and I’m learning patience. It’s a tough lesson.
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I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.
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I do love email. Wherever possible I try to communicate asynchronously. I’m really good at email.
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I hate writing about personal stuff. I don’t have a Facebook page. I don’t use my Twitter account. I am familiar with both, but I don’t use them.
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If something’s important enough, you should try. Even if you – the probable outcome is failure.
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People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.
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I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems. It’s got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious.
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