Look down from as high as possible. Look ahead as far as you can see. Then decide what to do.

What I understand about this concept of why is that it functions exactly the same way as parenting or exercise or any of these things we claim to invest in.

Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.

Progress is more important than perfection.

It is a luxury to put our interests first. It is an honor to put the interests of others before our own.

Leading is not the same as being the leader. Being the leader means you hold the highest rank, either by earning it, good fortune or navigating internal politics. Leading, however, means that others willingly follow you—not because they have to, not because they are paid to, but because they want to.

Humility, I have learned, must never be confused with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others.