Happiness is the DNA of pleasure. My point is simply this: Pleasure comes from something on the outside. Happiness comes from within. It's a state you create by choice. It's a decision. It's an act of will.

A little bit of fragrance always clings to the hands that gives you roses

Lasting happiness comes from steadily working to accomplish your goals and advancing in the direction of your life's purpose.

Persistence is the mother of personal change

All of the great geniuses of the world were inspired and driven by their desire to enrich the lives of others.

The most fully actualized people that I studied over ten years consistently pushed the envelope. These people consistently demanded far more of themselves every day than anyone else ever expected from them. These people raised their standards and committed themselves from their hearts to be the best they could be and to live a life of uncommon wonder. This is what self-mastery is all about.

We grow fearless by walking into our fears.