One cannot be a good teacher unless he is a good student. - Shiv Khera

The question is, do we have to be ten times smarter than the competition? Absolutely not. All we need is the nose and the rewards are ten times bigger. It’s a lot easier to improve one per cent in hundred different areas than to improve hundred per cent in any one area. That is the winning edge!

Some people make friends by wining and dining people with the sole objective of doing business with them. Once the usefulness goes, the friendship also goes. It is unfortunate because it is very shortsighted and insincere. One should keep in mind that just because a person is a friend it does not mean they are under an obligation to buy from you. In my career, I have acquired clients professionally and built friendships later, versus making friends with the intention of doing business. Sooner or later, people uncover the ulterior motive.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with a few and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.