Nobody is going to buy from you because you have quota to meet. They are going to buy from you because they see the value in doing so.

Does he or she know you, like you, and trust you? Does he want to see you succeed? Does she want to help you find new business? If so, then you have yourself a 'Personal Walking Ambassador.'

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.

When you sell on price, you are a commodity. When you sell on value, you are a resource.

Your level of gratitude determines your level of happiness, as well as your potential for success. It's difficult to be happy without gratitude.

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

The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.