I am a believer in trying to treat people properly and trying to respond and making sure that I find the time to be courteous.

It's really important to find an hour or two to a day to make sure that you keep healthy, keep fit. It's very easy just to forget that aspect. And if you're feeling really good and fit, I think you can get two or three extra hours a day of hard work in as well.

Communicate your passion clearly, concisely and with genuine conviction.

Take a chance - it's the best way to test yourself, have fund and push boundaries.

What's the most critical factor in any business decision you'll ever have to make? Basically, it boils down to this question: If this all crashes, will it bring the whole house tumbling down like a pack of cards? One business matra remains embedded in my brain - protect the downside.

Business is what concerns us. If you care about something enough to do something about it, you're in business

Be authentic and organic. It can't be forced or it won't work. And most importantly, have fun.