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

Structure your presentation so that you appeal to the different interests of the different decision-makers involved.

Poor or fuzzy communications are major time-wasters. Take the time to be crystal-clear in your communications with others.

The establishment of a clear, central purpose or goal in life is the starting point of all success

If rejection destroys your self-esteem, you're letting others hold you as an emotional hostage.

Five Great Habits for Better Relationships: acceptance (smile each time), appreciation (say thank you to everyone), admiration (compliment people on their appearance or clothing, etc.), approval (praise immediately, specifically and repeatedly), and attention (be a good listener).

Every positive change in your life begins with a clear, unequivocaldecision that you are going to either do something or stop doing something.