You can't hurry creativity, so take time to ponder your ideas. Sit back and take time to think things over. That's usually how the best ideas bloom.

The cost of praising someone is nil - but every psychological study shows the payoff is huge.

A mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves.

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.

Mackay's Moral: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.

Pessimism doesn't grow your business or even maintain the status quo. The pessimists on your staff make the job harder for everyone around them. They make difficulties out of opportunities.

Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and you will accomplish your object.