“The biggest enemies we have to overcome on the road to success are not lack of ability and lack of opportunity but fears of failure and rejection and the doubts that they trigger.”

“Successful people are simply those with successful habits.

“I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more  chances, Be more active, Show up more often.”

“Dress for success. Image is very important. People judge you by the way you look on the outside”

“It is not failure itself that holds people back; it is the fear of failure that paralyzes you.”

“If you raise your children to feel that they can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon, you will have succeeded as a parent and you will have given your children the greatest of all blessings. ”

“How shall we live in order to be happy?” Your ability to ask and answer that question correctly for yourself—and then to follow where your answer leads you—will largely determine whether you achieve your own happiness, and how soon.”

“If it’s to be, it’s up to me!”

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.”

“There is more to life than just increasing its speed.”

“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”

“I never hold grudges; while you’re holding a grudge, they’re out dancing.”

“The very act of accepting responsibility short-circuits and cancels out any negative emotions you may be experiencing.”

“THE FIRST SECRET of self-made millionaires is simple: Dream Big Dreams!”

“What excites you? What do you do well? What can you do better? In short what does success mean to you?”