Have you figured out the second head fake?

You get people to help you by telling the truth; by being earnest. I'll take an earnest person over a hip person every day, because hip is short-term, earnest is long term. You can't get there alone and I believe in karma.

Tell the truth. Be earnest. Apologize when you screw up.

Focus on other people, not on yourself. Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.

Get a feedback loop and listen to it. ... When people give you feedback, cherish it and use it. Show gratitude. Don't complain; just work harder. Be good at something. It makes you valuable.

Junior faculty members used to come up to me and say. "Wow, you got tenure early; what's your secret?" I said, "It's pretty simple, call me any Friday night in my office at 10 o'clock and I'll tell you.

Find the best in everybody. Luck is truly where preparation meets opportunity.

Did you figure out the head fake? It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.