The 20-minute walk I take is better than the 3-mile run I never start. Having people over for take-out is better than never having people to an elegant dinner party.

Some kind of clutter is difficult - letting go of things with sentimental value, sifting through papers - but some clutter I find very refreshing to clear. I drive my daughters nuts because I'm always wandering into their rooms to clear clutter.

What I found is, really, you always have to begin by nailing what is true about you, because something that works very well for someone else might not work for you at all.

The days are long, but the years are short.

Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.

The belief that unhappiness is selfless and happiness is selfish is misguided. It's more selfless to act happy. It takes energy, generosity, and discipline to be unfailingly lighthearted.

Getting paperwork under control makes me feel more in control of my life generally.