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.

Everything you now do is something you have chosen to do. Some people don't want to believe that. But if you're over age twenty-one, your life is what you're making of it. To change your life, you need to change your priorities

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

A trustworthy leader goes the extra mile to remedy strained relationships, even when it doesn't appear to be required.

You are the only person who can label what you do a failure. Failure is subjective.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

Experiences isn't the best teacher - evaluated experience is.