When contemplating the pursuit of a dream or the start of a new venture, too many people are hesitant to begin because they can't comprehend the entire journey. If that's where you find yourself right now, don't expect to understand what it takes to get to the top. Just take the next step. There's no shame in starting small; in fact, if you don't start small, you'll probably never start at all.

If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.

You can't be a smart cookie if you have a crummy attitude.

Remember, in the end, it isn't what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not.

Usually the person who rises within an organization has a good attitude. The promotions did not give that individual an outstanding attitude, but an outstanding attitude resulted in promotions.

The depth of your mythology is the extent of your effectiveness.

A sense of responsibility is the clearest indication of mature leadership.