I've never had a really creative idea sitting at my desk. All the big ideas that made a difference happened when I was playing outside.

If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.

Don't be afraid to go for positions, jobs or take on clients just outside of your knowledge base. It's when you're uncomfortable that you learn and grow the most.

That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.

What people ask for has nothing to do with the value of a property. You might see a listing for $300,000 and think you should make a $250,000 bid. But hyper-focus on what the house is worth. You should know what the house is worth by looking at comparable properties. Base your bid on that.

Innovation and creativity are the juiciest parts of running a business.

Confidence is overrated. It's when we're uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.