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

“Life is like a combination lock; your job is to find the numbers, in the right orders, so you can have anything you want.”

“The way you give your name to others is a measure of how much you like and  respect yourself.”

“Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.”

“Regla: el pensamiento a largo plazo mejora las decisiones de corto plazo.”

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.”

“Communicating is like that, because the way we communicate with our children shows how we feel about ourselves.”

“Whenever you have a problem, take a few minutes to meditate. You’ll be amazed at the renewed clarity that you’ll bring to the issue.”

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

“Excellence/Perfection is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends.”

“Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.”

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

“A goal, however, is something distinctly different from a wish. It is clear, written, and specific. It can be quickly and easily described to another person. You can measure it, and you know when you have achieved it or not.”

“Awareness is the starting point of every quest and the outcome of every journey.”

“Your success in life will be in direct proportion to what you do after you do what you are expected to do.”