When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.

Remember that almost everything looks better after a good night's sleep.

Never forget the nine most important words of any family- I love you. You are beautiful. Please forgive me.

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

Pay as much attention to the things that are working positively in your life as you do to the things that give you trouble.

Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.

Volunteer. Sometimes the jobs no one wants conceal big opportunities.