How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.

how absurd human beings are and how magnificent.

Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.

It's not a question of how much power you can hoard for yourself, but how much you can give away.

My job [is] to awaken possibility in other people. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it. If they're not shining you get to ask this question: "Who am I being that my children's eyes are not shining?"

I have a definition of success.

The job of the leader is to speak to the possibility.