People who avoid all criticism fail. It's destructive criticism we need to avoid, not criticism in all forms.

The way we measure productivity is flawed. People checking their BlackBerry over dinner is not the measure of productivity.

Believe it or not, it is not only possible to accomplish more by doing less, it is mandatory. Enter the world of elimination.

Learn to be difficult when it counts. In school as in life, having a reputation for being assertive will help you receive preferential treatment without having to beg or fight for it every time.

A recession is very bad for publicly traded companies, but it's the best time for startups. When you have massive layoffs, there's more competition for available jobs, which means that an entrepreneur can hire freelancers at a lower cost.

Never check email first thing in the morning. Instead, complete your most important task before 11:00 A.M. to avoid using lunch or reading email as a postponement excuse.

People don't want to be millionaires - they want to experience what they believe only millions can buy.