We think we see the world as it is, when in fact we see the world as we are.

The ability to subordinate an impulse to a value is the essence of the proactive person. Reactive people are driven by feelings, by circumstances, by conditions, by their environment. Proactive people are driven by values - carefully thought about, selected and internalized values.

Live the law of love. We encourage obedience to the laws of life when we live the laws of love.

In the long run, you can never accomplish a worthy end with an unworthy means.

When parents see their children's problems as opportunities to build the relationship instead of as negative, burdensome irritations, it totally changes the nature of parent-child interaction. Parents become more willing, even excited, about deeply understanding and helping their children. . . . This paradigm is powerful in business as well.

I try to exercise regularly every day, if I can. It renews you and it gives you more balance in your life. This is a key leverage point.

When air is charged with emotions, an attempt to teach is often perceived as a form of judgment and rejection.