Moving along the upward spiral requires us to learn, commit, and do on increasingly higher planes. We deceive ourselves if we think that any one of these is sufficient. To keep progressing, we must learn, commit, and do-learn, commit, and do-and learn, commit, and do again.

If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control - myself.

Fundamentally, we are a product of choice, not nature (genes) or nurture (upbringing, environment).

What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?

Little kindness and courtesies are so important. In relationships, the little things are the big things.

Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.

Most people think of leadership as a position and therefore don't see themselves as leaders.