Before success comes patience... when we add to our accomplishments the element of hard work over a long period of time, we'll place a far greater value on the outcome. When we are patient, we'll have a greater appreciation of our success.

Drink deeply from good books.

It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.

I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am not as good as I'm going to be. But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.

Never allow anyone else to define your success.

Understand there is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance. You must be willing to pay the price.

It is harmful to compare yourself to others. Others will do that for you.