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.

Refuse to make excuses or blame others. The leader always says, If it's to be, it's up to me.

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.

Indecision is a major time waster; 80% of decisions should be made the first time they come up

We feel good about ourselves to the exact degree we feel in control of our lives.

Define your goals in terms of the activities necessary to achieve them, and concentrate on those activities.

Time is your most precious resource; make every minute count.