The Slope is more important than the Y-Intercept

This, on Quora. And it is amazing how it can be applied to most things. I see it as climbing the right hill, doing what matters and moving(and learning) fast when you find that thing.

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-most-profound-life-lessons-from-Stanford-Professor-John-Ousterhout/answer/Eric-Conner?srid=tEm&share=1