Don't get stampeded by what people around you value. The task is to figure out what YOU value - and value highly enough to throw yourself into with unqualified passion.

What is important is what inspires persistence and determination- in other words what you care about.

Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, how can it be called success?

Your task as a leader is to help others to succeed, not to strive only for your own success. If I don't trust your motives, nothing else will matter -because my primary concern is your integrity.

I will accept your influence, guidance and direction if (and only if) I believe that you and I share similar goals.

Don't get stampeded by what people around you value. The task is to figure out what YOU value - and value highly enough to throw yourself into with unqualified passion.

I will not accept your guidance and critique unless you are supportive and nurturing. On the other hand, you need to be continually demanding.