In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.

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.

The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me.

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.

Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.

Deadlines aren't bad. They help you organize your time. They help you set priorities. They make you get going when you might not feel like it.

You don't have to know everything as long as you know people who know the things you don't