Nigel Cumberland

"Yes, first impressions do count but every single impression counts. You cannot fake being positive, but you can practise and teach yourself to appear and act in a positive manner."

"No longer be one of the many job-hunters who are blinded by your ignorance and self-confidence, who after a lengthy period of unemployment still feel that the world owes them a living."

"Life is unpredictable and uncertain. You can never be right all the time. Sometimes the best thing to do is to chill, step back, admit you could do with some help and stop taking yourself so seriously…"

"Stress can destroy your life."

"By trying to do what is right will often entail you having to disagree with others, and this is not easy. Once you start doing it more often, you will find it easier."

"The choice is yours. As much as you might want to be loved and thanked, you can’t please everyone in your life all the time without causing one person to suffer – you."

"Unless you work in a cave as a solitary hermit, your entire working life will involve connecting with various people...Do not wait until you have a particular issue or problem before re-connecting wit…"

"During your typical working day how often do you stop and take a break, step away from your desk to recharge? Too few breaks can kill your productivity."