Principles are the basis for developing a vision and value system for all.

We value the clock for its speed and efficiency. The clock has its place, efficiency has its place, after effectiveness. The symbol of effectiveness is the compass a sense of direction, purpose, vision, perspective, and balance. But the empowerment process itself is not efficient.

An empowering mission statement has to become a living document, part of our very nature, so that the criteria we've put into it are also in us, in the way we live our lives day by day.

Integrity is conforming reality to our words - in other words, keeping promises and fulfilling expectations.

Private Victory precedes Public Victory. Algebra comes before calculus.

The key is taking responsibility and initiative, deciding what your life is about and prioritizing your life around the most important things.

All the well-meaning advice in the world won't amount to a hill of beans if we're not even addressing the real problem.