There's one thing very important to me in business and for the long-term: always be honest with people. For the past 60 years, I always pay my debts.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Everything has to be perfect in my business. Because when there is a mistake I am the one who is responsible.
Fortunately, now I've got myself in a position where things are about story and not money. In my earlier career, it was more about getting my foot in the door and to get enough money to live, to be perfectly honest.
If you create incredible value and information for others that can change their lives - and you always stay focused on that service - the financial success will follow.
I save money when I'm working so that I never have to take a role simply to pay the bills.
Balance is key: I need to be successful in my career to feel fulfilled, be surrounded by people I care about to share it with, and have my health to be able to do the things I love to do!
My grandmother told me: 'Never be in debt to anyone or anything.' Which is probably why I've never been financially extravagant - I still go to Costco. I'm always conscious of living within my means.
I take my personal upkeep real seriously; my sense of organization and attention to detail; my memory; my business - I love the business.
Throughout my years in business, I discovered something. I would always ask why you do things. The answers that I would invariably get are: 'Oh, that's just the way things are done around here.' Nobody knows why they do what they do. Nobody thinks very deeply about things in business.
What's my motto when it comes to money? Don't put so much emphasis on it!
In business or in life, focus on the things over which you do have some control. And don't fret about all the other problems. Most of the time, they don't come true anyway!