The last thing family and friends want is for you to spend money on them that you don't have or that you can't really spare.

In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.

You are to set your own value, communicate that value to the world, and then not settle for less. Sound daunting? That's just because it takes you out of your comfort zone. You have got to stop being an obstacle on your own path to wealth and security and happiness. You must understand that valuing yourself is well within your control.

Once you stop looking for a job, you are no longer considered part of the unemployment number.

I've never believed unemployment numbers because the way that they calculate unemployment makes no sense whatsoever. It's not how many people are unemployed. It's how many people are actively looking for a job.

We tend to focus on assets and forget about debts. Financial security requires facing up to the big picture: assets minus debts.

Believing you are worthy of love means that you believe I deserve to be treated well - with respect and dignity. I deserve to be cherished and adored by someone. I am worthy of an intimate and fulfilling relationship. I won't settle for less than I deserve. I will do whatever it takes to create that for myself.