Don’t use a long hike to break in shoes.

Shorten your to-do list by asking yourself “What is the worst that will happen if this does not get done?” Eliminate all but the disasters.

If the first source you ask doesn’t know ask them who you should ask next and so on down the line.

Perhaps the most counterintuitive truth of the universe is that the more you give to others the more you’ll get.

You lead by letting others know what you expect of them which may exceed what they themselves expect. Provide them a reputation that they can step up to.

Paradoxically, the worst evils in the world are committed by those who truly believe they are combating evil. Be extremely vigilant with yourself when facing evil.

contemplating the weaknesses in yourself is hard but it pays a much higher reward.

When you are stuck explain your problem to others. Often simply laying out a problem will present a solution. Make “explaining the problem” part of your troubleshooting process.

A wise man said: Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself, “Is it true?” At the second gate ask, “Is it necessary?” At the third gate ask, “Is it kind?”