Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.

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.

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

It's not better to give than to receive. It's insane to try to give and not receive.

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

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.

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