Our beliefs act as lenses. These lenses can help us see things we can't otherwise see, but they can also block us from seeing parts of reality.

Security is worthless if you have to sacrifice growth to get it

Using passion as your only fuel will no more assure you of success than being in love will ensure a successful long-term relationship.

I learned that accepting others and accepting myself are two sides of the same coin; you can't love and accept yourself without doing the same for others.

One of the fundamental choices you face in every encounter is the choice to approach or avoid.

Network selectively. Nothing says "business newbie" like shotgun networking. "You never know when someone might say yes" is marketing for dummies. Take the time to build a profile of your ideal customers, and target your networking activities to reach them. Speak to those who are already predisposed to want what you offer. Almost any profile is better than "anyone with a pulse."

The more disciplined you become, the easier life gets.