A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up.

God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it.

When you are influential and highly respected, people tend to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. They are seeking your approval, or they flatter you. Unfortunately, this creates a gap between what you hear and reality. If you find yourself in that situation, you will need to work extra hard to get the people close to you to speak honestly into your life. And you will have to become highly intentional in observing and listening.

If people around you don't believe in you, if they don't encourage you, then you need to find some people who do.

You can change your tomorrow if you do something today. Few people understand how the way you live today impacts your tomorrow. Today is the only time we have within our grasp, yet many people let it slip through their fingers, recognizing neither its value nor potential. If we want to do something with our lives, then we must make today matter, because that's where tomorrow's success lies.

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

Efficiency is the foundation for survival. Effectiveness is the foundation for success.