Think about it: everybody you know, everyone that you meet, also know about 250 people. So every time you cultivate a relationship with one new person, you have actually expanded your personal inventory by 250 people - every single time.

Influence is the ability to move a person to a desired action.

Develop a reputation as a person who, rather than talking a good game, actually plays a good game.

The 8 key words that will move practically anyone to your side of the issue: 'If you can't do it, I'll definitely understand.'

Networking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give and take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the "give" part.

Your true value is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.

Money is an echo of value. It's the thunder to Value's Lightning.