Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.

Where focus goes, energy flows. And if you don't take the time to focus on what matters, then you're living a life of someone else's design.

Hope works in these ways: it looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst; it discovers what can be done instead of grumbling about what cannot; it regards problems, large or small, as opportunities; it pushes ahead when it would be easy to quit; it lights the candle instead of cursing the darkness.

If we surround ourselves with people who are successful, who are forward-moving, who are positive, who are focused on producing results, who support us, it will challenge us to be more and do more and share more. If you can surround yourself with people who will never let you settle for less than you can be, you have the greatest gift that anyone can hope for.

If you believe you are right, or you believe you are wrong, you're right. Whenever you are certain about it, you will support it. Remember that.

Success is not something you achieve, conquer, climb, or complete. Success is a process; it's a way of life.