We usually overestimate what we think we can accomplish in one year-but we grossly underestimate what we can accomplish in a decade.

The person who is motivated by necessity is interested in what's known and what's secure. The person who is motivated by possibility is equally interested in what's not known. He wants to know what can evolve, what opportunities might develop.

Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.. Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary."

If you want to take the island, then burn your boats. With absolute commitment come the insights that create real victory.

Your income right now is a result of your standards, it is not the industry, it is not the economy.

Rapport is the ultimate tool for producing results with other people. No matter what you want in your life, if you can develop rapport with the right people, you'll be able to fill their needs, and they will be able to fill yours.

The ability to connect and influence people, that's the job of a leader. And we're all leaders at some level.