Tell a child, a husband or an employee that he is stupid or dumb at a certain thing, that he has no gift for it, and that he is doing it all wrong and you have destroyed almost every incentive to try to improve. But use the opposite technique, be liberal with encouragement; make the thing seem easy to do, let the other person know that you have faith in his ability to do it, that he has an undeveloped flair for it - and he will practice until the dawn comes in at the window in order to excel.

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

Let's never try to get even with our enemies, because if we do we will hurt ourselves far more than we hurt them. Let's do as General Eisenhower does: let's never waste a minute thinking about people we don't like.

Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.

If you can be kind and considerate for one day, then you can be for another. It won't cost you a penny in the world. Begin today.

If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.