The only real antidote to worry or problems is systematic, purposeful action in the direction of your goals.

Take a deep breath, relax and imagine yourself exactly as you wish to be.

Incorrect assumptions lie at the root of every failure. Have the courage to test your assumptions.

The starting point of great success and achievement has always been the same. It is for you to dream big dreams. There is nothing more important, and nothing that works faster than for you to cast off your own limitations than for you to begin dreaming and fantasizing about the wonderful things that you can become, have, and do.

Be thankful for all your blessings. An appreciative person makes a pleasant and optimistic person.

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.

Managers today have to do more with less, and get better results from limited resources, more than ever before.