Like it or not, life is a series of competitions. You may be competing for a grade, a spot on a team, a job, or the largest account in town. The higher your self-esteem is, the better you get along with yourself, with others, and the more you'll accomplish.

Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.

For the real winners, there are no finish lines.

There is a place in the world for anyone in the world who says, "I'll take care of it."

Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned athlete, not the most talented, who generally wins when the going gets tough.

Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.

Don't fall in love with your wit. Your cleverly turned phrase may not, as you hope, show off how much gray matter you have, especially if the phrase is at someone else's expense.