Someone once inquired of a Far Eastern Zen master, who had a great serenity and peace about him no matter what pressures he faced, "How do you maintain that serenity and peace?" He replied, "I never leave my place of meditation." He meditated early in the morning and for the rest of the day, he carried the peace of those moments with him in his mind and heart.

Principles don't die. They aren't here one day and gone the next. They can't be destroyed by fire, earthquake or theft. Principles are deep, fundamental truths, classic truths.

We may find it convenient to live with the illusion that circumstances or other people are responsible for the quality of our lives, but the reality is that we are responsible-response-able-for our choices.

You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!

Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions.

Whether you're on a sports team, in an office or a member of a family, if you can't trust one another there's going to be trouble.

To listen with empathy is the most important human skill.