When you work with people whom you respect, you naturally get connected to their network of relationships, and it continues to build from there.

Dreaming big has led me to heights that I never expected, and I’ve surprised myself with my ability to be stretched in so many different directions. I sure didn’t know where my aspirations would take me, but in a way, I’m glad I didn’t. If I had known, I may not have ever applied myself to the fullest extent, as a result of seeing how daunting the

The tricky thing about life is that you have to continuously reflect on your growth.

the sooner you acknowledge that the quality of your output is directly proportional to the input of your effort, the closer you will be to unlocking your fullest creative potential.

Success is a cumulative process; it’s not a one-time event.

Instead of chasing fame, lean into your time of obscurity, or position of unexpected greatness, to plan and prepare for your next endeavor. The time of least attention is often when you can see the most clearly, without having the opinions of others as a distraction.

Through our investment division, we became early investors in Spotify, back in 2011, as well as Alibaba, Wayfair, Uber, and many more. You’ve got to be able to see not only what’s in front of you, but also what’s around the corner.

Alfred Newman used to say that you should always “keep your score paper and pen right near you, ’cause if you’re not up, God will take it down the street to (Henry) Mancini!”

Europe helped me define myself as a young musician and find my place in the world. It helped me get out of America where all of my problems were right in front of my face, due to the color of my face, and made it impossible to separate my struggles from my music.