If you just go out and try to make money by starting a business, you're going to come up with something that's just like what everyone else has done. But if you look at the world and see opportunities that can be taken more seriously, then you come up with a great idea.

Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.

If whatever you do helps just one person, you've done something wonderful.

One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends.

Giving builds loyal customers and turns those customers into supporters...You can find passion and profit and meaning all at once, right now.

Be tenacious. One thing that has allowed me to have some level of success is that I am fine with cold-calling people. It doesn't scare me to call someone who has no idea who I am and say I'd love to take you to lunch.

Keep it simple: own as little as you can get away with, schedule everything, keep a notebook, don't let technology enslave you.