To truly be of service to others, we must first serve the server. The ability to bring an enlightened presence to those in need is the ability to light a candle without burning ourselves out.

When people feel criticized, they almost always defend the behavior you want them to change.

In order to become more influential with those who are resistant to our point of view, we must be willing to start with what is influencing them.

The way to encourage people to be accountable is to engage the responsible, accountable, trustworthy part of their brain.

The true measure of our belief in the validity of our values is our willingness to act upon them.

There are two ways to look at most problems... 'Oh Crap!' or, 'Good Information!,' and our choice will give us good information on how to deal with problems in the future.

One key to creating a meaningful life, is choosing what we want to feel, and for how long.