The cost of praising someone is nil - but every psychological study shows the payoff is huge.

Unless you work in demolition, don't burn bridges.

Attitudes are every bit as important as aptitudes.

Are you worried about pressure? I look at it this way: Pressure is having to do something you are not totally prepared to do.

Expect to make some mistakes when you try new and different approaches. Sometimes colossal failures lead to spectacular successes.

No one ever wants to see his or her name linked to anything bad. Conscience is like a baby. It has to go to sleep before you can.

It's way easier to stay in the comfort zone, especially when things are going good than to go out on a limb and take some risks. My philosophy is exactly the opposite: Sometimes it's risky not to take a risk.