Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards.

When you hit a plateau you have to be willing to get a little bit worse before you get massively better.

Progress equals happiness.

To create an extraordinary quality of life, you must create a vision that's not only obtainable, but that is sustainable.

The simple reason that most people fail financially is not because of the lack of a plan, it’s not because of good advice, it’s not even because of a lack of capital. It is for one reason—they attach more pain to the idea of having money, than NOT having it.

You're far more likely to lose the weight and keep it off if you lose slowly, perhaps ½ to 1 pound a week, exercise moderately, and find that replacement for comfort, connection, and control. That's a doable long-term plan.

Everybody's life is either a warning or an example. You've got to decide what you're gonna be and you have to draw a line in the sand.