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.

At its fundamentally flawed core, the aim of almost any learning program is to help us become who we are not.

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

Every hour you spend on your rear end ... saps your energy and ruins your health.

Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually.

Talent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) × Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance)

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.