Almost every significant breakthrough is the result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking.

I don't read blogs but occasionally people tell me about what they contain, and I do take questions that come from blogs.

Habit 7 is taking the time to sharpen the saw. By renewing the four dimensions of your nature - physical, spiritual, mental and social/emotional, you can work more quickly and effortlessly. To do this, we must be proactive. This is a Quadrant II (important, not urgent) activity that must be acted on. It's at the center of our Circle of Influence, so we must do it for ourselves.

The challenge of work-life balance is without question one of the most significant struggles faced by modern man.

The core of any family is what is changeless, what is going to be there──shared vision and values.

Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions.

The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.