All athletic accomplishments begin with volition; that is, the desire and willpower necessary to succeed. Volition affects more than thoughts and feelings - it affects physical performance.

Peak performers develop powerful mental images of the behavior that will lead to the desired results. They see in their mind's eye the result they want, and the actions leading to it.

Workaholics are addicted to activity; super achievers are committed to results.

Values provide perspective in the best of times and the worst.

On course doesn't mean perfect. On course means that even when things don't go perfectly - you are still going in the right direction.

The one element that stands out most clearly among our peak performers is their virtually unassailable belief in the likelihood of their own success.

I've discovered that numerous peak performers use the skill of mental rehearsal of visualization. They mentally run through important events before they happen.

Mission starts with determining what you really care about and want to accomplish and committing yourself to it. You can always develop expertise. First, discover your preference.

It takes no genius to observe that a one-man band never gets very big

People who have committed to a service/advocacy role will tell you that some of the sublimest pleasure they have ever experienced comes in the context of that work. You get way more than you give.

I'm not overweight, I'm undertall

A hydrogen atom in a cell at the end of my nose was once part of an elephant's trunk. A carbon atom in my cardiac muscle was once in the tail of a dinosaur.

You know, Molly, if you can hold in your mind what you want long enough, you shall have it.

Delaying is the most dangerous thing you can do in business.

Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in life and take things for granted.

If you feel that you're not ready to die, never fear; nature will give you complete and adequate assistance when the time comes.

It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.

Dad trusted people based on their spirit and their handshake.

Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.

He that makes war without many mistakes has not made war very long.

But really, anytime, I play on a practice pad as much as I can.