If you can put your biggest ideas in a nutshell, you can get all the support and perhaps even the financial backing you’ve been seeking. Being concise is important because it helps you get to the heart of the matter without wasting anyone’s time (including your own). Instead of going on and on about what you hope to get out of something, just ask for what you want. You don’t have to oversell yourself. If you deserve something, you’ll get it.

You’re not satisfied with your financial situation. Who is? Before you freak out, review your expenditures. Maybe it’s time to make more money or cut down on expensive lattes.

When you get a sniffle, don’t wait until both you and your mate are sick. Take your health seriously. Find out what’s going on inside you by making an appointment to see your doctor.

You like a challenge, so take a problem and turn it into one. From money to an annoying boss, you can spin a bad situation into gold easier than you can grouse about it. Save the complaining for things that don’t affect the quality of your life quite as much as this one does.