Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.

You can't buy a good reputation; you must earn it.

If you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.

It's only lonely at the top if you forget all the people you met along the way and fail to acknowledge their contributions to your success.

The sooner you accept the fact that you will have both successes and failures, the easier it will be to get your business and personal life headed in the right direction.

Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.

If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.