Don't get roped into talking about something that you don't really have passion for, and don't get roped into something you don't have expertise in. Why should somebody listen to you? If you're going to take somebody's time, you better deliver.

You continue to change your approach until you achieve what you want using whatever life gives you along the way.

Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.

Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.

Time and again, researchers have shown that students' capabilities are powerfully impacted by the identities they develop for themselves as the result of teachers' belief in their level of intelligence.

The only real security in life comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way.

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.