The tendency to follow the path of least resistance guarantees failure in life.

Learn from the experts; you will not live long enough to figure it all out by yourself.

To be truly happy, you need a clear sense of direction. You need a commitment to something bigger and more important than yourself. You need to feel that your life stands for something, that you are somehow making a valuable contribution to your world.

The person we believe ourselves to be will always act in a manner consistent with our self-image.

The important thing is the 80/20 rule: 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that if you're doing ten tasks, two are going to be vastly more important than others.

Develop an 'attitude of gratitude.' Say thank you to everyone you meet for everything they do for you

Spouses should spend at least one full hour each day talking together about subjects that have nothing to do with their work or business. Children need at least ten minutes of face-to-face contact with their parents each day.