Often we don't have a good notion of what our talents are, because we have never had a chance to try them out.

...perhaps the most distinguishing trait of visionary leaders is that they believe in a goal that benefits not only themselves, but others as well. It is such vision that attracts the psychic energy of other people, and makes them willing to work beyond the call of duty for the organization.

And it has become a kind of a truism in the study of creativity that you can't be creating anything with less than 10 years of technical knowledge immersion in a particular field.

For a person to become deeply involved in any activity it is essential that he knows precisely what tasks he must accomplish, moment by moment.

Studying creativity is not an elite distraction, but provides one of the most exciting models for living.

Even without success, creative persons find joy in a job well done. Learning for its own sake is rewarding.

Control of consciousness determines the quality of life.