Ritual and ceremony are powerful bonding tools. They result in a sense of community, a feeling of unity far beyond what you might expect.

Every small success makes the next big success possible.

Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It’s that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.

Simply put, self-centered and egocentric people don'tinspire others. We are inspired by people who placeothers-- other people, other ideas, other goals-- abovethemselves.

Display your passion, and others will be inspired. Enthusiasm is contagious.

There is nothing so inspiring as true heartfelt gratitude.

Great leaders are inspired by a challenge, a need, a problem, an issue that needs to be corrected.

Multitasking is actually a hindrance to productivity. Focus on one thing and get it done.

What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? Ink. That’s right. Goals must be written down.

Old school mission statements defined what an organization did. Contemporary mission statements define why an organization does what it does.

Maybe looking at the path we've traveled will make the path ahead seem more clear.

The first love disappears, but never goes. That ache becomes reconciliation.

People identify with the swashbuckling individuals, not polite little men who field their position well. Sir Galahad had a big following - but I'll bet Lancelot had more.

It is important that when we come to die we have nothing to do but die.

Life is about coming back and mastering how to come back.

Saving the world was merely a hobby. My *vocation* has been that of inspector of desert water holes.

A contemplation of God's works, a generous concern for the good of mankind, and the unfeigned exercise of humility only, denominate men great and glorious.

Nothing so soothes our vanity as a display of greater vanity in others; it makes us vain, in fact, of our modesty.

It's a hard thing to explain to somebody who hasn't felt it, but the presence of death and danger has a way of bringing you fully awake. It makes things vivid.

Well I looked in my moms closet and saw what I was getting for Christmas, an ultravibe pleasure 2000.

Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but that's the only way you can do anything really good.