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

I never set out to do the things I'm doing now.

Though we may have desires or bold goals, for whatever reason, most of us don't think we can achieve something beyond what we're qualified to achieve. Why, I ask, do we let reality interfere with our dreams?

When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.

Good listeners have a huge advantage. For one, when they engage in conversation, they make people 'feel' heard. They 'feel' that someone really understands their wants, needs and desires. And for good reason; a good listener does care to understand.

Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.

I never imagined working with CEOs, congressmen or the military, yet I make regular visits to the Pentagon, stop by the Capitol now and then and sit down with leaders of all kinds of companies.