Each of us tends to think we see things as they are, that we are objective. But this is not the case. We see the world, not as it is, but as we are - or as we are conditioned to see it.

The more aware we are of our basic paradigms, maps, or assumptions, and the extent to which we have been influenced by our experience, the more we can take responsibility for those paradigms, examine them, test them against reality, listen to others and be open to their perceptions, thereby getting a larger picture and a far more objective view.

Make specific appointments with yourself to work on goals, and treat an appointment with yourself as you'd treat an appointment with anybody else.

To receive gratitude with grace is a form of gratitude by itself, and not always an easy art to master.

Trust is clearly a key competency. A competency or skill that can be learned, taught, and improved and one that talent can be screened for.

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

The greatest risk is the risk of riskless living.