Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and contribution.

The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.

Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.

Don'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.

The more people rationalize cheating, the more it becomes a culture of dishonesty. And that can become a vicious, downward cycle. Because suddenly, if everyone else is cheating, you feel a need to cheat, too.

See every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy.

Interdependency follows independence.