When we help ourselves, we find moments of happiness. When we help others, we find lasting fulfillment.

When I was a kid, I was a bit of a space geek. I loved the space program and all things NASA. I would read books about our solar system; I had pictures of the Space Shuttle on my bedroom wall. And yes, I even went to Space Camp.

Following takes why. Transactions take what. It has to be real. It has to be the same for writing a book.

Vision is a destination - a fixed point to which we focus all effort. Strategy is a route - an adaptable path to get us where we want to go.

Focus on where you're going and you'll know what steps to take. Focus on the steps you're taking and you won't know where you're going.

We don’t do business with companies. We do business with people.

It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else.