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

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.

People who have nothing to hide, hide nothing. You should be an open book, be transparent.

Don't wait until you're in a crisis to come up with a crisis plan.

I tell you, if you're in the front row of the parade and you stop walking, pretty soon you're back in the tuba section. And if you want to lead the parade you've got to keep moving.

When you allow a person's words to upset you, you're giving away your power.

Do you realize that you can't play the game of life with sweaty palms?