Deep down inside of all of us is the power to accomplish what we want to, if we'll just stop looking elsewhere.

Being rich isn't about money. Being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to take time to stop and eat the heart of the watermelon. And some of us will be rich without ever being more than a paycheck ahead of the game.

There is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.

Attitudes are every bit as important as aptitudes.

The annals of business are filled with stories of companies that thought they had it made and could milk their enterprises without having to bother about improving their products or services. It's amazing how fast they found their markets disappearing.

Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory.

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.