The secret to changing your life is in your intentions. Wishing, hoping and goal setting cannot accomplish change without intention. What is needed is a shift from the inert energy of wanting to the active energy of doing and intention.

Before speaking, consult your inner-truth barometer, and resist the temptation to tell people only what they want to hear.

Remember, purpose is about giving...All you can do with your life is to give it away in the service of others.

In reality, it's much easier not to smoke or eat chocolate than to do so. It's your mind that convinces you otherwise.

I don't think goal setting is an important basis for a retail business - or for anyone. Most of the time goal setting puts too much energy and attention on being someplace else, instead of helping you appreciate where you are.If I ran a retail store, which I have done in my life, I would go into it from a place of "I am thrilled to be here, and I am honored to be able to serve other people." I would not be telling myself constantly that I have to double my sales in order for me to be happy. I would tell myself, "I am content to be here in this moment, and I love this work."

Stop waiting for others to change. Recognize that every person has the right to be whatever they choose-even if you irritate yourself about it.

You are doomed to make choices. This is life's greatest paradox.