Frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.

The ability to manage well doesn't make much difference if you're not even in the right jungle.

True independence of character empowers us to act rather than be acted upon.

Highly effective people tend to be proactive. They decide to find a better job or to have better health, rather than of responding to whatever curves life throws at them.

I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.

If you put good people in bad systems you get bad results. You have to water the flowers you want to grow.

If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will.