Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?

Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.