Ego stops you from getting things done and getting people to work with you. That's why I firmly believe that ego and success are not compatible.

Life isn't fair. It's true, and you still have to deal with it. Whining about it rarely levels the playing field, but learning to rise above it is the ultimate reward.

Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.

Give your subconscious a chance to work by turning your brain off from time to time. Don't focus on work or solving problems constantly.

Decide what your priorities are and how much time you'll spend on them. If you don't, someone else will.

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.