Getting control of stuff makes people feel like they have more control over their lives - maybe irrationally, but it's one of these psychological truths.

If you always use your stapler in one place, keep it there, instead of thinking that all the office supplies should go in one place. I've moved a lot of things around in my house because of that.

You really have to begin by figuring out what kind of person you are. The tip is to really take a look at yourself.

Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination.

We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and, if that be absent, all our actions are directed toward attaining it.

I've noticed that a lot of people do much better when all their resolutions are framed as 'Yes.' Not something like, "I'm going to give up French Fries," but something like "I'm going to eat three vegetables every day." "I'm going to hug more, kiss more, touch more." "I'm going to listen to more music." They do better when they frame things in the positive. And I think this is just part of human nature.

We are happy when we are growing.