Self-discipline is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you, and makes everything else possible. With self-discipline, the average person can rise as far and as fast as his talents and intelligence can take him. But without self-discipline, a person with every blessing of background, education and opportunity will seldom rise above mediocrity.

Develop a clear vision for your organization. Where do you want to be in five years?

A goal or decision without a deadline has no urgency. It has no real beginning or end.

Discipline is what you must have to resist the lure of excuses

One of the most important rules for success is this: Every great success is the result of hundreds and thousands of small efforts and accomplishments that no one sees or appreciates.

Praise is a powerful people-builder. Catch individuals doing something right.

Follow up and follow through until the task is completed, the prize won.