I was really small and had a lot of health issues growing up. I mean, not compared to some people, certainly, but I had a number of full-body blood transfusions when I was kid.

My parents didn't have much money growing up, but they always had a budget for books.

I have scary eyes. I look like the guy in 'American History X,' yes. I remember coming home from school and asking my mum if I could get an eye transplant, and of course she declined.

I suppose my professional life can be split into writing books that all sound like infomercial products, most notably 'The 4-Hour Workweek,' and then tech investing.

Fear of failure is caused by lack of self-esteem and confidence. Dealing with fear is the key to super success.

Happiness is nothing but good health and freedom, and money is the single best way you can buy your freedom.

This very individualistic form of Protestant Christianity that became so basic in English and then American life is to a large degree responsible for the historical success of Britain and America.

Happiness isn't a fortune in a cookie. It's deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that.