Though negotiations are a rough game, you should never allow them to become a dirty game. Once you've agreed to a deal, don't back out of it unless the other party fails to deliver as promised. Your handshake is your bond. As far as I'm concerned, a handshake is worth more than a signed contract. As an entrepreneur, a reputation for integrity is your most valuable commodity. If you try to put something over on someone, it will come back to haunt you.

What's really important in life? Sitting on a beach? Looking at television eight hours a day? I think we have to appreciate that we're alive for only a limited period of time, and we'll spend most of our lives working.

You can only govern men by serving them. The rule is without exception.

Never be associated with someone you can't be proud of, whether you work for him or he works for you

An entrepreneur assumes the risk and is dedicated and committed to the success of whatever he or she undertakes.

The closer you get to your ultimate customer, the more you learn about your business.

You can hype a questionable product for a little while, but you'll never build an enduring business.