Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time, and energy needed to develop yourself.

We can't afford to waste tears on might-have-beens. We need to turn the tears into sweat that can take us to what can be.

Don't wait for an employer, friend, or mentor to show appreciation for your work. Take pride in your own efforts on a daily basis.

Understand that you, yourself, are no more than the composite picture of all your thoughts and actions. In your relationships with others, remember the basic and critically important rule: If you want to be loved, be lovable. If you want respect, set a respectable example!

The less you try to impress, the more impressive you are.

Start edifying the flowers. Stop pointing out the weeds.

The real risk is doing nothing.