I want to learn martial arts," he said docilely, "so when I want to kill someone, I can do something about it.

I want to learn martial arts," he said docilely, "so when I want to kill someone, I can do something about it.

Growing up, I was watched by my parents and strongly critiqued. Instead of saying they loved me or showing physical attention, they would joke that I had a Roman nose - that it was roamin' all over my face. Teasing was their way of showing love, but then you are young, sometimes you can't tell the difference.

Instead of putting others down, try improving yourself instead. The only person you have a right to compete with is you. In the meantime, treat others how you'd like to be treated. One trait that some of the best (communicators) share is empathy. A couple of kind words can not only make a person's day, but earn you a friend and supporter for life. For the rest of the week, whenever you see someone you want to judge negatively, pay them a compliment instead. See what happens.

Those who ask for help are often those who have failed to do something for themselves.

Rapport equals trust plus comfort.

People don't come out for book events. They want to feel an emotion and be entertained.