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.

If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.

My best successes came on the heels of failures.

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.

If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you'll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!

People imitate their leader. Lead by example.

The difference between the real winners is how long they take to feel sorry for themselves. My winners feel it... but they come back up and say 'hit me again.'