I think that people have to have a story. When you tell a story, most people are not good storytellers because they think it's about them. You have to make your story, whatever story it is you're telling, their story. So you have to get good at telling a story so they can identify themselves in your story.

Work faster, smarter and harder

I think shorter books are going to become more and more of the trend. So I don't think you have to write big, big, long books.

Don't be different. Different scares people. People won't spend their money on different. They will, however, pay a premium for unique.

Never build yourself up by tearing another down.

If life is no fun, it is because you are no fun. Your life is always a reflection of who you are... Try this: Stop taking things, including yourself, so seriously. Life is not as complicated as you have made it out to be.

Go to your checkbook and see what you spend money on. In an instant, you will know what is important to you because your money goes toward it.