One of the common traits of outstanding performers-coaches, athletes, managers, sales representatives, executives, and others who face a daily up/down, win/lose accounting system-is that a rejection, that is, defeat, is quickly forgotten, replaced eagerly by pursuit of a new order, client, or opponent.

Find a great mentor who believes in you, your life will change forever!

The proper use of commas is often more art than science.

A harsh reality of newspaper editing is that the deadlines don't allow for the polish that you expect in books or even magazines

Commit yourself to something you have a passion for.

You can only succeed when people are communicating, not just from the top down, but in complete interchange. Communication comes from fighting off my ego and listening.

A burro is an ass. A burrow is a hole in the ground. As a journalist you are expected to know the difference.