I think the critical thing is the product or service that you're trying to raise money for. And probably the best description of that, people should say when they hear, "This is what I want to do. This is what I want to bring to the market." They should say, "Gee! That's a great idea" or "Gee! Why hasn't somebody else thought of that before? Well, that's an incredible idea!" In other words, the more a person is delighted, or astonished, or happy with your product, or service, or idea, the more happy they are to put up money for it.

Dress for success. Image is very important. People judge you by the way you look on the outside.

Be prepared to ride the cycles and trends of life; success is never permanent, and failure is never final.

Whatever you believe with emotion becomes reality. You always act in a manner consistent with your innermost beliefs and convictions.

Refuse to criticize, condemn, or complain. Instead, think and talk only about the things you really want.

The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.

Your customer is anyone who depends on you, or who you depend on for success.