Satisfied needs do not motivate. It's only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical survival, the greatest need of a human being is psychological survival - to be understood, to be affirmed, to be validated, to be appreciated.
Stephen CoveyDon't argue for other people's weaknesses. Don't argue for your own. When you make a mistake, admit it, correct it, and learn from it / immediately.
Stephen CoveyWhether you're on a sports team, in an office or a member of a family, if you can't trust one another there's going to be trouble.
Stephen CoveyIt takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity.
Stephen Covey