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.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits.

Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.

When people have a real sense of legacy, a sense of mattering, a sense of contribution, it seems to tap into the deepest part of their heart and soul. It brings out the best and subordinates the rest.

Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. But it takes time and patience.

It takes courage to realize that you are greater than your moods, greater than your thoughts, and that you can control your moods and thoughts.

You always reap what you sow; there is no shortcut.