As a principle-centered person you try to stand apart from the emotion of the situation and from other factors that would act on you, and evaluate the options. Looking at the balanced whole-the work needs, the family needs, the other needs that may be involved, and the possible implications of the various alternatives - you'll try to come up with the best solution taking all factors into consideration. We are limited but we can push back the borders of our limitations.

The ability to subordinate an impulse to a value is the essence of the proactive person.

Nevertheless, the only way we can move from where we are now to where we would like to be is to accept where we are now.

Your systems are perfectly designed to get the results that you are getting.

Reactive people... are often affected by their physical environment. They find external sources to blame for their behavior.

Improve relationships with others by assuming that they can hear everything you say about them

The greatest thing you can do for your children is love your spouse.