A string of successes can kill you if they make you think, 'Hey, I'm smart; I can't make any mistakes'.

It's the oldest, corniest piece of advice in the world but it still works. The strongest networks are built on friendship. Be a friend not only to the people in your network, but to the people who matter the most to the people in your network.

Winners surround themselves with other winners. A winner knows he's a winner. He doesn't need second-raters and yes-men around to feed his ego. He knows he'll win more, and go further, with associates who not only can keep up with him but who also are capable of teaching him something.

No business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open.

None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.

If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.

One of the most difficult things in life for any individual or business is to accept and adopt change.