The world has fundamentally changed. It fundamentally changed when the Berlin Wall came down and the 'evil empire' ceased to exist. We are engaged around the world whether we like it or not.

Not managing your time and making excuses are two bad habits. Don't put them both together by claiming you 'don't have the time'.

Stupidity trumps Machiavelli almost every time when you are looking for an explanation.

While we are focusing on fear, worry or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.

Peeves do not make very good pets.

A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.

To me, living in the present means being aware of your conscious choice to focus on the past, present or future - it is not necessarily having to focus on the present.