No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
Deadlines aren't bad. They help you organize your time. They help you set priorities. They make you get going when you might not feel like it.
People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.
Don't water your weeds.
The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me.
Mackay's Moral: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.