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.

Nine times out of ten you take the first step in creating your own universe by picking up the phone.

Success is the process of not accepting failure.

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.

In our family, being powerful means you never, ever apologize for being a woman.

Cash is cold comfort under these circumstances. But make no mistake about it; It is some comfort.

You run a major risk when you assume that you alone have all the answers: You don't, and that's okay. You don't have to be afraid to admit there are certain things you either don't like to do or aren't any good at. You reach a goal by covering all your bases, and you cover all your bases by hiring good people.