Real obstacles don't take you in circles. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze.

Unkind criticism is never part of a meaningful critique of you. Its purpose is not to teach or to help, its purpose is to punish.

Every time you have to make a choice about anything, think Does this go toward or away from what I want? Always choose what goes toward what you want.

Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't. But you can't tell the difference when you have no real information. Fear can create even more imaginary obstacles than ignorance can. That's why the smallest step away from speculation and into reality can be an amazing relief...The Reality Solution means: Do it before you're ready.

Being judgmental about your own behavior is actually another cop-out because it makes you feel as though you're doing something virtuous.

What you want is what you need. Your dearest wish comes straight from your core, loaded with vital information about who you are and who you can become.

Find what you love, because greatness is based on great gifts. If you love something, you can count on the fact that you are genetically gifted at it.