The boomers' biggest impact will be on eliminating the term 'retirement' and inventing a new stage of life... the new career arc.

A great idea is not enough.

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one more try.

Confidence is the bridge connecting expectations and performance, investment and results.

The positive outlook that optimists project does not come from ignoring or denying problems. Optimists simply assume that problems are temporary and can be solved, so optimists naturally want more information about problems because then they can get to work and do something. Pessimists are more likely to believe that there is nothing they can do anyway, so what's the point of even thinking about it?

Confidence makes you willing to try harder and attracts the kind of support from others that makes "winning" possible.

Throughout human history, people have developed strong loyalties to traditions, rituals, and symbols. In the most effective organizations, they are not only respected but celebrated. It is no coincidence that the most highly admired corporations are also among the most profitable. Why? Because everyone involved is committed to certain non-negotiable core values. Traditions keep them alive. Rituals such as special occasions reaffirm them. Symbols serve as constant reminders of their enduring importance.