Asking doesn't mean you lack wisdom - it's evidence of wisdom.

I've concluded that while nobody plans to mess up their life, the problem is that a few of us plan not to. That is, we don't put the necessary safeguards in place to ensure a happy ending.

We begin selling ourselves on what we want to do rather than what we ought to do. We listen to ourselves until we believe our own lies, and the we opt for happiness.

If we start to dumb down what has been made clear, where does that stop?

Appetites have only one word in their vocabulary - MORE. Appetites are never fully and finally satisfied. Even after the most satisfying meal imaginable, we eventually find ourselves rummaging through the pantry for a snack.

Leadership is not always about getting things done 'right.' Leadership is about getting things done through other people.

If a volunteer can help us with an immediate need, we can put them in a place to make their greatest contribution.