People naturally tend toward inertia. That's why self improvement is such a struggle. But that's also why adversity lies at the heart of every success. The process of achievement comes through repeated failures and the constant struggle to climb to a higher level.

Effective leaders don't gather things just for themselves; they do it in order to give to others.

The value you receive from reflective thinking will depend on the kinds of questions you ask yourself.

The highest reward for our toil is not what we get for it but what we become by it. ... Mistakes are not failures. They are proof that we are making an effort. When we understand that, we can more easily move out of our comfort zone, try something new, and improve. ... Improvement demands a commitment to grow long after the mood in which it was made has passed.

Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.

To really become motivated to succeed, people need to believe they can win.

Life is now in session. Are you present?