All things are created twice. There is a mental (first) creation, and a physical (second) creation. The physical creation follows the mental, just as a building follows a blueprint. If you don't make a conscious effort to visualize who you are and what you want in life, then you empower other people and circumstances to shape you and your life by default.
Stephen CoveyOnce we are self-aware, we must choose purposes and principles to live by; otherwise the vacuum will be filled, and we will lose our self-awareness and become like groveling animals who live primarily for survival and propagation. People who exist on that level aren't living; they are "being lived".
Stephen CoveyIf you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm.
Stephen CoveyCreating a warm, caring, supportive, encouraging environment is probably the most important thing you can do for your family.
Stephen Covey