What is so interesting about giving is not only that it pays, but that it pays in such unexpected ways. When you live with generosity, blessings come to you from corners and avenues you never would have expected.

It isn't just what you know, and it isn't just who you know. It's actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living.

Living with generosity creates a swelling tide that raises all ships. Not just yours; not just the other person's; everyone's.

When it comes to influence, TRUST is often the missing piece.

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.'

Go looking for conflict, and you'll find it. Go looking for people to take advantage of you, and they generally will. See the world as a dog-eat-dog place, and you'll always find a bigger dog looking at you as if you're his next meal. Go looking for the best in people, and you'll be amazed at how much talent, ingenuity, empathy, and good will you'll find. Ultimately, the world treats you more or less the way you expect to be treated.

Money is an echo of value.