Women are called difficult and tough when (1) we negotiate the best deal, (2) we are perfectionists in doing our job, (3) we are willing to work harder and longer than men are willing to, and (4) when we question anything - anything - that someone else is doing, particularly if that someone is a man.

The difference between a calculated risk and rolling the dice can be expressed in one word: homework.

It's a given that if you start your own business, you're going to be (1) in control of your destiny, and (2) real busy.

Success is the process of not accepting failure.

A man who isn't generous with his money isn't generous with his love and affection.

Swallowing your pride isn't lethal. It might upset your stomach for a few minutes, but the ultimate result may be the life of your dreams. And that's a result that's worth every rejection you encounter.

What separates the winners from the losers is that winners are able to handle problems and crises that they never imagined would occur. You hit the floor, but what counts is how fast you can get up and regroup. Failure is simply part of the equation.