Effective people do two things: they strive to do excellent work, and they prioritize.

Nevertheless, the only way we can move from where we are now to where we would like to be is to accept where we are now.

A mission statement is not something you write overnight... But fundamentally, your mission statement becomes your constitution, the solid expression of your vision and values. It becomes the criterion by which you measure everything else in your life.

Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make

True effectiveness is a function of two things: what is produced (the golden eggs) and the producing asset (the goose).

If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting.

It's easy to say ''no!'' when there's a deeper ''yes!'' burning inside.