Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement

Success or failure can only be measured in terms of a particular objective. The success of a person whose life objective is money or status will look very different than the success of one who sets out to make a positive difference in the world.

Some jobs require a more consistent challenge to moral courage than others. Politics is one. In such a setting terrifically good men and women will still be found wanting occasionally. No one does the right thing all the time. It would be more generous and fair to consider their batting average than to judge them only by their last worst act.

The kind of courage that is strengthened or created by concern about what others will think is really a form of fear. Fear of disapproval or dishonor becoming stronger than fear of injury or even death.

When you compete with someone as good or better than you, you may not always win, but you never lose.

When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don't take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.

A good coach improves your game. A great coach improves your life.