1. You are always competing with yourself, but the people around you will hold you back or compel you to greatness.

2. A team working together can be 10x its individual parts.

3. One person's attitude can spoil the lot. Get rid of a bad seed as fast as possible.

4. Gossiping is the fastest road to performance breakdown.

5. Having a common enemy is a powerful motivator.

6. People like to be led, and given the power to lead.

7. We all have something to teach, and something to learn. Keep your mind and your heart open to feedback and lessons.

8. Never stop reaching for the next level. When you take pleasure in the journey, an accomplishment simply starts you on the next chapter.