Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.

Make a list of your current wants and desires. Next to each, put down what benefit or payoff there would be when you achieve it. Look at this list often throughout the day and before retiring at night.

Most people spend most of their time on low-priority busywork because it requires no additional knowledge, skills, or imagination-or courage. In a word, it's easier.

Individuals with a good self esteem can accept or reject the opinions of others, but never depend on them for their sense of worthiness.

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.

"Knowledge is the frontier of tomorrow."

Success is not a resting-place - it is a launching pad.