Lessons from "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead" by Jerry Weintraub

A neat book, "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead" by Jerry Weintraub. It offers quite a bit of anecdotal information and concepts by telling the stories of many of his interactions with celebrities.

"An idea is only crazy until someone pulls it off."

• A successful career requires mentors.
• Keep your business to yourself.
• Ignore those you oppose or ridicule you. Develop your innate sense of "Screw 'em."
• Never fear failing, trying, or looking like a fool. Don't be threatened by a new idea.
• Things change. Be willing to start anew. Be true to your passions and follow them.

Remember... 

"If you act like you are in charge, no one will stop you."