You realize that we over-exaggerate yesterday, we over-estimate tomorrow and we underestimate today. We think, "Well, I'm going to kill time," "I'll get back to this tomorrow."

Negative expectations are a quick route to dead-end thinking.

We overestimate the event and underestimate the process. Every fulfilled dream occurred because of dedication to the process.

Don't hide bad news. With multiple information channels available, bad news always becomes known. Be candid right from the start.

Good ideas have expiration dates. You need to act before they become dated, irrelevant or otherwise spoiled.

Dreams require down payments. Dreams are free, but the journey isn't. There is a price to pay. First, you must pay the price of dealing with criticism from people who matter. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, 'Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.' Second, you must pay the price of overcoming your fears. Failure, rejection, and looking foolish are common fears - but they are just feelings that can be conquered and removed from your thoughts. Finally, you must be willing to pay the price of hard work in order to realize your dream.

The real test of leadership isn't where you start out. It's where you end up.