We may be very busy, we may be very 'efficient', but we will also be truly 'effective' only when we begin with the end in mind.

You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.

He who has a why can deal with any what or how.

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities

It comes from within.

When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.

You can't be successful with other people if you haven't paid the price of success with yourself.