You get what you ask for in this life. If you ask for nothing, you get nothing.

I mean, if you degrade someone, you isolate them, you control them, you call them names, you demean them. That's a horrible existence for people.

This is your life and the clock is ticking.

Change can come in either of two important ways: Start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively.

People who consistently win have a clear and thoughtful strategy. They know what they need to do and when they need to do it. They write it down so they stay on course, and avoid any alternative that does not get them closer to the finish line.

Everyone faces the challenge of finding meaning to their suffering.

There is nothing wrong with your marriage if you're dealing with bills and kids and the broken garbage disposal and in-laws and work demands. That's a normal marriage.