Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

All values must be won by contest, and after they have been won, they must be defended.

There is no shortage of opportunity. There is only a shortage of those who will apply themselves to the basics that success requires.

Show your contempt for the problem and your concern for the person.

One of the first things successful people realize is the old adage, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” That is, for you, the fact that your success and your course is up to you. This doesn’t mean that you do it all alone. It simply means that you take responsibility for your life and your career.

You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.

It's a new day, a new beginning for your new life. With discipline you will be amazed at how much progress you'll be able to make. What have you got to lose except the guilt and fear of the past?