Every time I took these bigger risks, the opportunity for a bigger payout was always there.

Be really picky with your hiring, and hire the absolute best people you possibly can. People are the most important component of almost every business, and attracting the best talent possible is going to make a huge difference.

The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.

Careful thinking and hard work will solve nearly all your problems. Try and see for yourself.

It’s not about how to get started; its about how to get noticed.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are for.

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.

If hard work is the key to success, most people would rather pick the lock.

Don’t be trapped by dogma

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.