I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.
The ability to concentrate and to use time well is everything.
The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen.
The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.
Management is nothing more than motivating other people.
Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen.
Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.
In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.