A prospective client comes to you with an exciting proposal. Tell this person that money talks and once the financing’s in place you’ll be all ears.

Many of the things you’ve yearned for will soon be in reach. But getting isn’t the same as wanting.

You sympathize with a loved one’s troubles but know that giving up isn’t the answer. It’s time for one of your motivational speeches.

You see pluses where everyone else sees minuses. You know it’s their knee jerk reaction to anything different. Coax and cajole and you’ll win them over to your side.

You’re entering a potentially prosperous time. You may grumble about the loss of personal freedom, but what you get in exchange will be worth it.

It’s unreasonable for a colleague to expect you to pass up an opportunity because s/he wants it too. What can you say other than “may the best person win?”