Will what I am about to do, bring me closer to, or take me further from my goals?

Surrogate fathers and other male figures stepped in to give guidance after my dad died. Businessmen taught me to honor my commitments; others gave me opportunities beyond my wildest imaginations. Authors and speakers set good, solid examples of high standards and lofty goals for me; mature, committed Christians nurtured and instructed me.

Be careful not to compromise what you want most for what you want now.

A productive employee who is kept busy working at his or her job is far more likely to be happy at that job and less likely to look for employment elsewhere.

Circumstances don't create character. They reveal character.

If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.

If you treat your wife like a thoroughbred, you'll never end up with a nag.