Until you accept total responsibility - no matter what - you won't be able to put plans in place to accomplish your goals.

If you want to be around people who are positive and enthusiastic and eager to live life, your attitude has to be the same.

So much of life is about attitude and how we handle what life throws our way. Life is good - even when a situation appears to be the worst.

If expecting something in return is your reason for giving, you are really not giving- you're swapping. If you receive something in return for your gift, what you receive is a bonus - not a repayment of a debt.

There is no 'grand conspiracy' preventing your from accomplishing what you need to do.

Leadership can't be claimed like luggage at the airport. Leadership can't be inherited, even though you may inherit a leadership position. And leadership can't be given as a gift - even if you've been blessed with an abundance of leadership skills to share with someone else. Leadership must be earned by mastering a defined set of skills and by working with others to achieve common goals.

Don't stifle your career by limiting you knowledge.