Reality Is Negotiable.

In All Cases Where Doubt Crops Up, Ask Yourself, "if I Had A Gun To My Head And Had To Do It, How Would I Do It?" It's Not As Hard As You Think.

You Don't Have To Travel, But I Find Extended Travel To Be A Helpful Tool For Reexamining Yourself And The Constraints You've Artificially Placed On Your Life. It's Easy To Believe Everything Has To Be Done One Way If You're Always In One Place Around The Same People.

To Enjoy Life, You Don't Need Fancy Nonsense, But You Do Need To Control Your Time And Realize That Most Things Just Aren't As Serious As You Make Them Out To Be.

I Open Each Class With An Explanation Of The Singular Importance Of Being A "dealmaker." The Manifesto Of The Dealmaker Is Simple: Reality Is Negotiable.

Do Not Expect Work To Fill A Void That Non-work Relationships And Activities Should Work Is Not All Of Life. Your Co-workers Shouldn't Be Your Only Friends. Schedule Life And Defend It Just As You Would An Important Business Meeting. Never Tell Yourself "i'll Just Get It Done This Weekend."