The opposite of a leader isn't a follower. The opposite of a leader is a pessimist.

You cannot learn very much about excellence from studying failure.

No idea will work if people don't trust your intentions toward them.

The opposite of a leader isn't a follower. The opposite of a leader is a pessimist.

When it comes to exploring your creative side, it's very easy to think of all the reasons you can't do it-you don't have the time, you don't have the money, etc.-but if you are truly passionate about expressing yourself, you can find a way. When you feel as though you can't do something, the simple antidote is action: Begin doing it. Start the process, even if it's just a simple step, and don't stop at the beginning. Take the next step and the next until what you've dreamed about begins to become reality.

Many of us feel stress and get overwhelmed not because we're taking on too much, but because we're taking on too little of what really strengthens us.

Everyone can probably do at least one thing better than ten thousand other people.