Attending church does not necessarily mean living the principles taught in those meeting. You can be active in a church but inactive in its gospel.

It's incredibly easy to get caught up in an activity trap, in the busy-ness of life, to work harder and harder at climbing the ladder of success only to discover it's leaning against the wrong wall. It is possible to be busy - very busy - without being very effective.

What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?

If you're proactive, you don't have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own.

It's better to be trusted than to be liked.

Interdependency follows independence.

A good affirmation has five basic ingredients: it's personal, it's positive, it's present tense, it's visual, and it's emotional.