Don't teach talent that isn't there.

I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.

The best time to expand is when people are asleep at the wheel.

Become better at firing than hiring - it's crucial for building a business.

I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you're quoted in the 'Wall Street Journal,' the 'New York Times,' constantly as the expert in the business people assume you're a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.

Refinancing doesn't reduce your debt, it just restructures it, so be clear about what you want to achieve with a refi.

I hadn't learned to read by third grade, which wasn't unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn't the least bit bothered - until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.