Now that you’re staring facts in the face you’ll find that hurdles aren’t as intimidating as you feared. It will take time, but you’ll clear them.

A supervisor is trying to invoke a seldom-used technicality. Put the kibosh on it pronto or it will mean less money for you.

Instead of pushing your own agenda, find a way to join forces with someone else’s. You’ll double your chances for success.

It’s reasonable to assume that the problem lies with your approach if you keep coming up against the same obstacle. Make a few adjustments and try again.

Your greatest resources are human resources. Access them because somebody somewhere has the answer you’re looking for.

Original ideas rarely spring from nothing. Many great minds borrow from the best. Instead of feeling dwarfed by the competition, learn from them.