I see things differently when I'm focused on opening doors for other people, and more often than not, my doors are opened as well.

In nearly every case, trying to lead everyone results in leading no one in particular.

Transformation al leaders don't start by denying the world around them. Instead, they describe a future they'd like to create instead.

If you borrow money to make money, you've done something magical. On the other hand, if you go into debt to pay your bills or buy something you want but don't need, you've done something stupid. Stupid and short-sighted and ultimately life-changing for the worse.

If you love writing or making music or blogging or any sort of performing art, then do it. Do it with everything you've got. Just don't plan on using it as a shortcut to making a living.

Seizing new ground, making connections between people or ideas, working without a map-these are works of art, and if you do them, you are an artist, regardless of whether you wear a smock, use a computer, or work with others all day long.

Turn strangers into friends. Turn friends into donors. And then do the most important job: Turn your donors into fundraisers.