There's nothing worse than finding yourself in a situation, a very demanding piece of work, and knowing that you're not a true ally to the person who's in charge of all that.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I go into meetings, and people have this preconceived notion of me that I didn't work hard to get where I am.
I treat everyone as a friend, but if they betray me, that's it. They're out of my life in one way or another.
I always believe someone somewhere is working harder than me and that motivates me to work harder, give 100%.
It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
It's hard for me to work for somebody else. I can work with someone, but not for someone.
Since I was first nominated to serve as Treasury Secretary, I have been maligned as taking advantage of others' hardships in order to earn a buck. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Human nature is you work shoulder to shoulder in a real emotional kind of setting, and there are jealousies that come up. There's resentment, and resentment turns to just outright bad things.
The worst thing is to get involved with people who aren't passionate about what they're doing.
Work is something you can count on, a trusted, lifelong friend who never deserts you.
Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.