To live; to love; to learn; and to leave a legacy.

We think we see the world as it is, when in fact we see the world as we are.

Two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right. It's not logical; it's psychological.

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

Seek to understand rather than be understood.

During the first few minutes in lift-off, the astronauts were strictly controlled and were powerfully buffeted by the forces of nature struggling to keep them on earth. This is somewhat comparable to the pull of the flesh when our alarm goes off early in the morning. Unless we put "mind over mattress" and carry out the resolves made the night before, we will experience our first defeat that day. Not sufficient to finish. Mission aborted.

I try to exercise regularly every day, if I can. It renews you and it gives you more balance in your life. This is a key leverage point.