Studies show that when we vocalize an opinion, whether or not we believe it to be true, in time we usually come to support it.

How people see the world is often a reflection of how they see themselves. If they think that the world is just a cesspool of lies and deceit, then they themselves may be full of lies and deceit. Watch out for those people who are always telling you just how corrupt the rest of the world is. As the saying goes, 'It takes one to know one.'

Freedom is the crux of self-respect. It is difficult to feel good about ourselves when we are unnaturally dependent on someone or something.

Our focus is our reality. What we choose to focus on becomes our world. It produces our thoughts, values, attitudes, and beliefs.

The next time you make a snap judgment about a situation, take a few moments to understand an opposing viewpoint.

When we rise above our temptations and resist them, we exercise self-control. And that's when we experience true freedom and emotional health.

Never ask advice from someone who has something at stake or something to lose from your decision. The more objective the person is the greater value you should place on the input.