What could you accomplish if no one told you it was impossible?

It isn't the quality of the ideas you have that will determine whether you make a success of them, it's the qualities you bring to those ideas.

Make the second effort your second nature.

When you have a dream that you can't let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. But remember: Real dreams take work, They take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig down very deep. Be sure you're willing to do that.

It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. You don't know who your top customers will be five years from now or where you will be in 10 years. You may have a fancy title, but you will always need help from the people around you.

The employees who share innovative ideas may also be the folks who have some hidden talents that would help incorporate their suggestions.

If you have no destination, you'll never get there.