When you see yourself as calm, positive, truthful and possessed of high character, you behave with greater strength. Other people respect you more. You feel in control of yourself and the situation.

The future belongs to the risk-takers, not the comfort-seekers .

Be a creator of circumstances rather than just a creature of circumstances. Be proactive rather than reactive.

All improvement in your life begins with an improvement in your mental pictures.

Issue a blanket pardon. Forgive everyone who has ever hurt you in any way. Forgiveness is a perfectly selfish act. It sets you free from the past.

Ask for what you want.Ask for help,ask for input,ask for advice and ideas- but be afraid to ask.

And I love to speak - I am very good at it. And if you love to do something, you're very good at it, and also you are paid well, why would you not do it? Why would you stop?