Aim to leave something useful behind, not just something admired.

Let imagination and technical thinking coexist; art and science can strengthen each other.

Stay resilient in the face of reinvention, setbacks, and reinvention again.

Value contribution over credit, but keep creating even when credit is delayed or denied.

Persistence matters: keep working on your ideas even if recognition comes late.

Be inventive with the tools and knowledge you have; innovation often comes from combining different fields.