Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen.

Business

When the product is right, you don't have to be a great marketer.

Excellence

The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do -- they always reach.

Honesty

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

Money

The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come.

Time and Time Management

If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got.