The big problem in America is that everyone is spending 2-3 hours a day watching TV. If you spend that same amount of time reading, you'll be in the top 1% of whatever your field is.

There are essentially two things that will make you wise -- the books you read and the people you meet.

Self-esteem does not mean feeling good all the time. Self-esteem means loving yourself even when you feel badly...even when you make a mistake. It means loving yourself even when you're depressed. It means that you accept yourself fully.

To be 'on purpose' means you're doing what you love to do, doing what you're good at, and accomplishing what's important to you.

The problem is that most people focus on their failures rather than their successes. But the truth is that most people have many more successes than failures.

The day you change your responses is the day your life will begin to get better.

No one has to bear the burden of tough times all by themselves.