We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it's a continuing choice.

Don't ever be impressed with goal setting. Be impressed with goal getting.

If you lack initiative, recognize that the problem comes from the inside, not from others. Determine why you hesitate to take action. Does risk scare you? Are you discouraged by past failures? Do you not see the potential that opportunity offers? Find the source of your hesitation, and address it. You won't be able to move forward on the outside until you can move forward on the inside.

I think passion and discipline are wonderful, complementary things.

My potential is what God gives me - that's His gift to me - what I give back to Him is what I do with that potential.

Take the emotional temperature of those listening to you. Facial expressions, voice inflection and posture give clues to a person's mood and attitude.

The Visalus Founders are the finest and sharpest young leaders that I have ever met.