Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire likened life to a game of cards. Players must accept the cards dealt to them. However, once they have those cards in hand, they alone choose how they will play them. They decide what risks and actions to take.

The bookends of success are starting and finishing. Decisions help us start; discipline helps us finish.

The leader is there for the people, not the people for the leader

A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

The highway of life is filled with flat squirrels that couldn't make a decision.

If you aren't making any mistakes, it's a sure sign you're playing it too safe.

Needless to say, you can love people without leading them, but you cannot lead people without loving them.