These are some principles I try to live by, both as an individual and in the organizations I participate in:

Catalyze something far greater than yourself. The value we create in the world is both direct and indirect. Although the direct value is easiest to see, the ripple effects in time and space of our indirect value are far greater. Lead by gardening; catalyze greatness in those around you. Create significantly more value than you capture. There's more to life than commercial value; inspire meaning and significance around you. Create infinite games wherever you can.

Survive, then thrive. Get a good-enough, usable prototype as quickly as humanly possible, and then as it gains momentum, continuously improve it to converge on greatness. Working code is orders of magnitude more useful than beautiful docs. Be scrappy and clever, and use existing components wherever possible: lateral thinking with weathered technology.

"Yes, and…". Meet surprising new ideas with openness and curiosity. This is not to say that every idea you come across is great, but challenge yourself to find the seeds of greatness in everything you see and then build on those seeds. Approach debate in a collaborative, not combative, stance. Understand that diversity is strength, even if it can feel hard in the moment. Choose what to build on deliberately, but don't close doors you don't have to. Be radically open to those around you.

Spread your wings. Follow your highest and best use. Inspire yourself to lean into your superpower and grow it, to continually become the best version of yourself. Do work you would be proud to show your ancestors. Be authentic to yourself at all times.