They say "You can't give a smile away it always comes back." The same is true of a kind word or a conversation starter. What goes around comes around.

Good things come to those who initiate.

The rewards go to the risk-takers, those who are willing to put their egos on the line and reach out to other people and to a richer, fuller life for themselves.

It's not what you know or who you know, but who knows you.

Networking is an enrichment program, not an entitlement program.

They say, You can't give a smile away; it always comes back. The same is true of a kind word or a conversation starter. What goes around, comes around.

Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.

Small talk is the biggest talk we do.

The time spent identifying your base of contacts is an investment in your success and the success of others with whom you share your resources.

Be yourself' is good advice, unless you notice that people are always excusing themselves and moving away from you. In that case, try being someone else!

Conversation takes practice; the more we do it, the better we get, and the more easily we do it.

Some people will hear you louder in silence. Those are your tribe - they'll get you through the tough days and give you something to laugh about on the ride.

Even though the desire is strong doesn't mean you deserve it.

Out of respect, a man must veil his words when talking with a woman, but with a man he can frankly say whatever's on his mind.

People who readily accept the need for a gym will resist that their personalities might need some work too.

A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement.

A dream inside a dream might not be a dream.

All sorts of bodily diseases are produced by half-used minds.

Writing is a creatively rewarding occupation but for me very time consuming.

I have a lot of older brothers who messed up in different ways in my mother's eyes. So I learned from all of their mistakes.

Sometimes I think Ben is right, that the fantasy world is better because reality sucks...but then I look at Nikki and I believe that we can beat the odds.