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

A leader will find it difficult to articulate a coherent vision unless it expresses his core values, his basic identity...one must first embark on the formidable journey of self-discovery in order to create a vision with authentic soul.

Control over consciousness cannot be institutionaliz ed. As soon as it becomes part of a set of social rules and norms, it ceases to be effective in the way it was originally intended to be.

Act as if the future of the universe depends on what you do, while laughing at yourself for thinking that your actions make any difference.

To be creative, a person has to internalize the entire system that makes creativity possible. Creative individuals are remarkable for their ability to adapt to almost any situation and to make do with whatever is at hand to reach their goals.

Those periods of struggling to overcome challenges are what people find to be the most enjoyable times.

The task is to learn how to enjoy everyday life without diminishing other people's chances to enjoy theirs.