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.

In the end, raising money is basically a matter of going out there and asking. There are no shortcuts.

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.

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

Reality is the only place you can deal from. If you're still worrying about the way things should be, you haven't even approached the starting line.

My appearance is talking and I like what it is saying.

Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.