The predominant quality of successful people is optimism.... Your level of optimism is the very best predictor of how happy, healthy, wealthy, and long-lived you will be.

Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.

The more clearly defined and keenly desired your goals, the more of your natural creativity will be released for goal attainment.

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

Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.

Most of your happiness will come from your relationships with others. Handle them with care.

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