“If there is one thing I know, it is this, rich people are remarkably unremarkable.”

“Concentrate all your thoughts on the task at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” 

Valuing Yourself and Your Needs (As a Parent): This is about taking care of your OWN needs as a parent because when you consistently put yourself last to be taken care of and habitually continue to sacrifice your basic necessities to make everyone else happy…Essentially, what you’re teaching your children is that they’re here to be of service to others, then themselves. In other words, you’re teaching them to take advantage of you and use you as they please, which in turn communicates to them that they’re most likely to be used. To prevent this from happening, you need to set consistent limits that protect you from demands that could be overbearing and unfair. That way, you’re communicating that your basic needs are just as important as theirs. It’s true…often times parents that are constantly sacrificing themselves are idealized and praised by other parents. You know… the ones that have no hobbies, no friends and no avenue of enjoyment. Is this really desirable? Parents constantly stressed about the needs of others in the family are usually irritable, and unmotivated to try anything new, fun or exciting. How can parents do this long term with no outlet? Instead, us parents need to enjoy ourselves and focus on being re-energized. When you take good care of yourself, you provide the means to take better care of your children. Going out to dinner or cocktails, trips to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, date night with your spouse or even some alone time reading or going for a walk allows you to be a more productive, interested and patient parent.”

“Rule: It is the quality of time at work that counts and the quantity of time at home that matters.”

“Your most valuable asset can be your willingness to persist longer than anyone else.”

“Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.”

“A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.”

“If you want to be successful faster, you must double your rate of failure. Success lies on the far side of failure.”

“To be truly happy and fulfilled, you must be working toward accomplishing something that is bigger than yourself, and that makes a difference in the life or work of others.”

“One of the marks of excellent people is that they never compare themselves with others. They only compare themselves with themselves and with their past accomplishments and future potential.”

“Whatever you believe, with feeling, becomes your reality.”

“Your future largely depends on what you learn and practice from this moment onward.”

“Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future.”

“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.”

“the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.”