It isn't the absence of conscience or values that prevents us from being all we should be, it is simply the lack of moral courage.

Failure is much easier to handle if you just think of it as feedback to guide your next effort.

Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes.

You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.

Our obligation to others and a gift to ourselves is to acknowledge and authentically express genuine appreciation for courtesies, caring and concern others have given us.

Someone who lies for you will also lie to you. The occasional benefit your business may gain from a successful deception or concealment is always outweighed by the encouragement it provides to those willing to risk trust for success.

Values are good things only if they are good values.