Drink deeply from good books.
Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. Focus all your effort on what is in your power to control.
Place the team above yourself always.
Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for.
Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or it wont be successful.