The more valuable you become [in your company], the more influence you have, the better communicator you are, you manage your time better, and you recognize people for their contributions. You also become more valuable as a spouse, parent and friend.

The only constant factor in life is our feelings and attitudes toward life. One of the few things that we have total control over is our own attitude.

I found it easier to get rich than I did to make excuses.

The amount you give isn't important. What matters is what that amount represents in terms of your life.

Use your past as one of your mentors.

Somebody says, 'Well, I can't be concerned about other people. About the best I can do is to take care of myself' Well, then you will always be poor.

Take time to gather up the past so that you will be able to draw from your experience and invest them in the future.