Bottom Line: It's better to give before you receive. And never keep score. If your interactions are ruled by generosity, your rewards will follow suit.

Match your goals with the people who can make them happen and start building the relationships

Human ambitions are like Japanese carp; they grow proportional to the size of their environment. Our achievements grow according to the size of our dreams and the degree to which we are in touch with our mission.

You have to envision yourself winning to win.

Our careers aren't paths so much as landscapes that are navigated. We're free agents, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs -- each with our own unique brand.

At every stage of my career, I sought out the most influential people around me and asked for their help and guidance.

Translate goals into practice + repetition = success!