It’s hard being a leader. Especially in an early stage company.

In 2002, after six years thinking of little other than Netflix, I decided it was time to think a little differently. And so I left.

I’ve always been an optimist. And over a forty-year career as an entrepreneur that glass-half-full attitude has been an occupational necessity.

Like summiting Mt. Everest, succeeding as an entrepreneur is an overwhelming task.

I’ve been talking a lot about courage recently. I’m starting to conclude that it’s one of the most important characteristics for any entrepreneur.

Ever since I left Netflix in 2003, people have been telling me the same thing: You should write a book. And I always have said the same thing in response: Why the hell would I want to do that?

You can start your business anywhere.

Don’t just automate. Innovate.

When it comes to ideas, you have to get used to having your perfect sculptures squished.

Start gutting chickens.

Last week, Google announced that it was acquiring Looker.

That Will Never Work arrived in bookstores this fall

Winston Churchill famously said “history is written by the victors” and nowhere is this more true than in startupville.

My first real job lasted for three years. It ended the day I was unceremoniously fired.

My oldest son graduated from college in June. He’s already started his own company.