Josh Groban

It would be better to fail doing something challenging, something worthwhile, something I was excited to show the world, than to succeed doing something safe that wouldn't actually inspire much at all.

Surround yourself with people who trust and get you, who get your demons and believe in you — not just in what you have to offer them. Keep them close.

There are no shortcuts to feeling competent at what you do. It's the work.

When the fear comes from a place of wanting to follow through with a passion, something you believe in — it's real good. If you aren't scared, be worried.

Cultivate your circle offline — not 500 Facebook friends, but the five people you would invite to dinner. That is so important.