Be like the turtle. If he didn't stick his neck out, he wouldn't get anywhere at all.

Rough spots sharpen our performance. And more often than not, obstacles can be turned into advantages. You just can't let your disappointment get in the way.

our lives change in two ways :through the people we meet and the books we read

You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the hands of the receptionist.

Even when change is elective, it will disorient you. You may go through anxiety. You will miss aspects of your former life. It doesn't matter. The trick is to know in advance of making any big change that you're going to be thrown off your feet by it. So you prepare for this inevitable disorientation and steady yourself to get through it. Then you take the challenge, make the change, and achieve your dream.

Look in the mirror every day and say, I am in charge. You might not have control over every phase of your life, but you have more control than you realize, and you are responsible for your own happiness and success.

Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.