Leaders, whether in the family, in business, in government, or in education, must not allow themselves to mistake intentions for accomplishments .

Be a student, not a follower. Take interest in what someone says, then debate it, ponder it, and consider it from all angles.

Be like a sponge when it comes to each new experience. If you want to be able to express it well, you must first be able to absorb it well.

If you wish to have power and influence over the many, be faithful (disciplined) when there is just a few. If you have a few employees, a few distributors, a few people, that's the time to stay in touch and be totally absorbed -- when there is just a few.

Be grateful for what you have, while in pursuit of what you want.

It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.

Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.