When you remain angry with another person, you give away your emotional control to that person each time you think of him or here. You allow him or her to control your emotions at long distance. By not forgiving, you allow that person to run your emotional life, exactly as if he or she were right there with you and the situation was occurring all over again.

Economists say the inability to delay gratification is a primary predictor of economic failure in life.

When you begin moving toward excellence, you will find very little competition. You're competing with only 20% of the population.

The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers.

Obstacles come to instruct, not obstruct.

A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused questions. There is something about a well-worded question that often penetrates to the heart of the matter and triggers new ideas and insights.

Get around the right people. Associate with positive, goal-oriented people who encourage and inspire you.