That's what life is about: about daring greatly, about being in the arena.

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.

Hope is a function of struggle.

Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our lives was confirmed when the main concern about connection emerged as the fear of disconnection; the fear that something we have done or failed to do, something about who we are or where we come from, has made us unlovable and unworthy of connection.

It’s no longer a question of can I do it. It’s a question of: Do I want to do it?

Cool is the emotional straightjacket. It makes us less available for connection which makes us less equipped for leadership roles.

Courage, the original definition of courage, when it first came into the English language -- it's from the Latin word "cor," meaning "heart" - and the original definition was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.