All great success and achievement is preceded and accompanied by hard, hard, work. When in doubt, 'try harder.' And if that doesn't work, try harder still!

Truly wealthy people develop the habit of "getting rich slow" rather than "getting rich quick." To assure this, they have two rules with regard to money. Rule number one: Don't lose money. Rule number two: If ever you feel tempted, refer back to rule number one, "don't lose money."

It doesn't matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going.

Your own level of self-acceptance is determined largely by how well you feel you are accepted by the important people in your life.

You always think in terms of customer benefit. You always think, "How could I really benefit people at such a high level that they would love to buy my product or service and recommend it to others?"

Practice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be managed.

Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.