During World War II, the pilot losses were staggering. In some bombing raids, as many as 80% of the planes that left did not return.

Courage isn't inside; it's external. It comes from someone else telling you they believe in you.

To become an academic expert takes years of studying. Academic experts are experts in how and what others have done. They use case studies and observation to understand a subject.

Some see risk as a reason not to try. Some see it as an obstacle to overcome. The risk is the same; to try or not depends on your perspective.

Most politicians are not authentic.

A leader should not take credit when things go right if they are not willing to accept responsibility when things go wrong.

Academic experts may not be good at doing what they are experts in themselves, but they are good at explaining the subject matter to others. They write books, teach courses and offer lessons and give steps others can follow.