Take the high road, there's a lot less traffic up there.

Willpower is a myth. The problem with trying to use willpower to achieve and sustain a behavioral change is that it is fueled by emotion. And as we all know, our emotions are, at best, fickle. They come and go. When your emotions start running down -- and they will -- even your best-laid plans will fall flat.

Know your goal, make a plan and pull the trigger

I've learned a tremendous amount from Oprah.

Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with ultimatums and authority all the time, then you're not going to get anywhere.

Leaders inspire. They aren't assigned leadership. They command it.

You don't need a rope to pinch a stranger's butt.