We have to prepare our teenagers and our children for a world away from us. That requires explanations. That requires understanding.

Successful people make their decisions quickly and change their minds slowly. Failures make their decisions slowly and change their minds quickly.

It's a lot more interesting to learn and discover real-life principles when they are revealed in the form of a story.

My life - my personality, my habits, even my speech - is a combination of the books I choose to read, the people I choose to listen to, and the thoughts I choose to tolerate in my mind

It’s obvious you kids are smart-school and good teachers will do that for you-but wisdom is something altogether different. Wisdom can be gathered in your downtime. Wisdom that can change the very course of your life will come from the people you are around, the books you read, and the things you listen to or watch on radio or television.

Even a small amount of perspective can change our lives. Because even the smallest amount of perspective can change how we are able to navigate hard times.

If I associate with chickens, I will learn to scratch at the ground and squabble over crumbs. If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights.