It doesn't matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline.

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

By my count, more business leaders have failed and derailed because of arrogance than any other character flaw.

What could you accomplish if no one told you it was impossible?

I've known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn't know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don't know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination.

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

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.