Our philosophy about activity and our attitude about hard work will affect the quality of our lives. What we decide about the rightful ratio of labor to rest will establish a certain work ethic. That work ethic - our attitude about the amount of labor we are willing to commit to future fortune - will determine how substantial or how meager that fortune turns out to be.
Live a life that will help others spiritually, intellectually, physically, financially and relationally. Live a life that serves as a example of what an exceptional life can look like.
Time properly invested is worth a fortune.
Wherever you are, be there. Lifestyle is not something we do; it is something we experience. And until we learn to be there, we will never master the art of living well.
We can no longer afford to spend major time on minor things than spend minor time on major things.
Things will always go wrong so ride through your difficulties and learn from them.
Go with your gut instincts even if it is contrarian to what the "experts" suggest.
There are two key lessons: a) The only way to survive in business is to be profitable, unless you have an unlimited amount of money; b) Get through your difficulty and learn to do better next time.
Don't take the casual approach to life. Casualness leads to casualties. Seek out the mentors that you need that will lead you to greatness in your field. If you're not willing to learn from others, who are you willing to learn from?
Emotions are the fuel and the mind is the pilot which together propel the ship of civilized progress.
The more valuable you become [in your company], the more influence you have, the better communicator you are, you manage your time better, and you recognize people for their contributions. You also become more valuable as a spouse, parent and friend.
The wind blows on us all, but it's how you set your ssail that makes the difference.
Each person entering our world brings either a contribution or destruction.
Don't live in the past and don't carry the past around like a burden.
What you get will never make you happy; who you become will make you very happy or very sad.
The most valuable form of discipline is the one that you impose upon yourself.
It's easier to get rich than it is to explain not getting rich.
We must remind ourselves that to do what is possible we must sometimes challenge ourselves with the impossible.
There is an ancient script that says, 'He that wishes to be ignorant, let him be ignorant.' But I took off the last word and it now reads for me like this: He that wishes to be ignorant, let him be!
For things to change for you, you've got to change!
Creating Your Character is Like an Artist Creating a Sculpture
Any day we wish we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change. We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year.
In any situation you can think of, impatience is a source of weakness and fear, while patience represents substance and strength.
You can help a thousand...but you can't carry three on your back!
Most people are just trying to get through the day. Be committed to learn to get from the day. Don't just get through it; get from it. Learn from it. Let the day teach you. Join the university of life. What a difference that will make in your future. Commit yourself to learning. Commit yourself to absorbing. Be like a sponge. Get it. Don't miss it.
