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

The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.

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

You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.

Don’t worry about breaks every 20 minutes ruining your focus on a task. Contrary to what I might have guessed, taking regular breaks from mental tasks actually improves your creativity and productivity. Skipping breaks, on the other hand, leads to stress and fatigue.

Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the cradle to the cubicle, but then to the casket, without uncovering their greatest talents and potential.

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