Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.

You'll always get the good news; it's how fast you get the bad news that counts.

Worrying about the past or the future isn't productive. When you start chastising yourself for past mistakes, or seeing disaster around every corner, stop and take a breath and ask yourself what you can do right now to succeed.

Most business problems can be solved if you can teach yourself to look beyond the dollar sign.

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.

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.

To be a champion, you have to learn to handle stress and pressure. But if you've prepared mentally and physically, you don't have to worry.