Be clear about your goal but be flexible about the process of achieving it.

Quickly say, "That's good!" to every setback and adversity, and then find out what is good about it.

Aristotle once said that wisdom (the ability to make good decisions) is a combination of experience plus reflection. The more time that you take to think about your experiences, the more vital lessons you will gain from them.

The key to success is for you to make a habit throughout your life of doing the things you fear.

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.

Control your inner dialogue. Talk to yourself positively all the time.

Leaders set high standards. Refuse to tolerate mediocrity or poor performance.