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.

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

I'm not overweight, I'm undertall

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.

Doctor, I appreciate your diagnosis, but I will not accept your verdict

Just be yourself and the right guy will come along, whether it be today, tomorrow, or next year. It'll happen!

The squid is so cooperative. Its body forms a tube that can be stuffed with marvelous fillings. You don't have to be Greek to enjoy this one.

I am always cautious about naming the known, as we often forget to hold in regard those whose names will never be known to anyone outside of their close circle.

No circumstances can make it necessary for a man to burst in sunder all the ties of humanity.

Sometimes you run out of ideas, just like if you are a writer or whatever. Then you just have to wait around for something to inspire you or look for something to inspire you.

True love does not consist in trying to correct others, but in feeling joy that things are better than we expected.

While a man is racing he must hate himself and his competitors.

You will eat my rear rockets and like it! Ohhhh yeahhh!

Tortall and the Queens Riders!