Make it big: Success is peace of mind as a result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. J. Wooden.

Make it big: There is simply no substitute for hard work when it comes to achieving success. Heather Bresch.

Make it big: Failures – repeated failures – are finger-posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success. C. S. Lewis.

Job Hunt Tip: Practise your networking speech. That’s your two-minute description of your skills and career goals that you pass along to networking contacts.

Job Hunt Tip: Use your network. Your network is probably bigger than you think, so use it to your advantage. Ask family and friends if they hear of anything.

Job Hunt Tip: Don’t make age an issue. Some employers might be younger than you. Don’t get worked up about your age, and rather just focus on your skills.