As you care less about what people think of you, you will care more about what others think of themselves.

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

You will never be able to truly step inside another person, to see the world as he sees it, until you develop the pure desire, the strength of personal character, and the positive Emotional Bank Account, as well as the empathetic listening skills to do it.

The only way we can handle change around us is to know what is changeless about ourselves

The creative process is also the most terrifying part because you don't know exactly what's going to happen or where it is going to lead. You don't know what new dangers and challenges you'll find. It takes an enormous amount of internal security to begin with the spirit of adventure, discovery, and creativity. Without doubt, you have to leave the comfort zone of base camp and confront an entirely new and unknown wilderness.

The key to creating passion in your life is to find your unique talents, and your special role and purpose in the world.

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.