"enjoy who you are, the talents and the liabilities. stop acting careless. in fact, care more. be vulnerable but stay away from where it hurts. read. see more shows. of any kind. rock shows, art shows, boat shows. create more art. wear hoodies to dinner. carry a notebook and hand it to people when they passionately recommend something and ask them to write it down for you. root for others. give more and expect the same in return, but over time. act nervous when you're nervous, puzzled when you don't know what the hell to do, and smile when it all goes your way."