Good things come to those who initiate.

Ninety percent of the people in any group are nice, raised to be polite, and have more in common than not.

It's not what you know or who you know, but who knows you.

Be yourself' is good advice, unless you notice that people are always excusing themselves and moving away from you. In that case, try being someone else!

Good things come to those who initiate.

The rewards go to the risk-takers, those who are willing to put their egos on the line and reach out to other people and to a richer, fuller life for themselves.

Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.