BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

People gravitate toward those who are genuine because they know they can trust them.

By concentrating on what drives you and makes you happy as an individual, you become a much more interesting person.

Going on the offense does not mean that you place your trust in theories that you have not thought through.

Looking at your inner fears will help you to see things more realistically, creatively and move more directly.

When you make the proactive decision to find answers for yourself, you feel both empowered and confident in your ability to make the right decision. 

You can help your friend feel that way by pointing him in the direction of a few books that will help him help himself....