The amateur salesman sells products; the professional sells solutions to needs and problems.

It's not only a matter of when to do things, but whether or not to do them at all.

The worldly fountain does not breed spiritual depth.

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

The only person over whom you have direct and immediate control is yourself. The most important assets to develop, preserve and enhance, therefore, are your own capabilities. And no one can do it for you. You must cultivate the habit of leadership effectiveness for yourself - and doing so will be the single best investment you will ever make.

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

Look at the weaknesses of others with compassion, not accusation. It's not what they're not doing or should be doing that's the issue. The issue is your own chosen response to the situation and what you should be doing. If you start to think the problem is "out there," stop yourself. That thought is the problem.