The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering.

The most successful people start with dominant talent—and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the raw talent actually serves as a multiplier.

If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment.

Instead of celebrating what makes each child unique, most parents push their children to "fit in" so that they don't "stick out." This unwittingly stomps out individuality and encourages conformity, despite these parents' good intentions

People have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies.

Spending on oneself does not boost wellbeing. However, spending money on others does -- and it appears to be as important to people's happiness as the total amount of money they make.

When we're able to put most of our energy into developing our natural talents, extraordinary room for growth exists