A messy mortal is my friend. Come walk with me in the mud.

Whenever I find myself arguing for something with great passion, I can be certain I'm not convinced.

Next time I will ..." "From now on I will ..." - What makes me think I am wiser today than I will be tomorrow?

Many books on communication are strong on theory but impractical on application. Marshall Rosenberg's instant classic is the stand-out exception. It is clear and compelling in its logic and flat-out inspiring in its inviting exposition of usable techniques and strategies. If this book is read by enough people, the world will transform.

Fears, indecision, and frustration feed on words. Without words they usually stop. . . . Words are at times good for looking back, but they are confining when I need to act in the present.

Negative feedback is better that none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference.

Being myself includes taking risks with myself, taking risks on new behavior, trying new ways of 'being myself', so that I can see who it is I want to be.