The fact is, the difference between peak performers and everybody else are much smaller than everybody else thinks.

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

Leo couldn't help smiling. "That could be fun.""Fun" she said unhappily."Blue elephants.""Blue elephants.""Kiss me you fool.""You fool.

Why do you want a political career? Have you ever been in the House of Commons and taken a good look at the inmates? As weird a gaggle of freaks and sub-humans as was ever collected in one spot.

I like connecting with people through technology.

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change.

They [Democrats] are the troubadours and the crooners of catastrophe.

The right shoe can make everything different.

I hate myself because I am not beautiful. I hate myself because I am fat.

I still buy CDs and DVDs, but generally for more obscure material.

Digital makes it so much easier. No bricks of film, no worrying about airport X-rays, etc.

I think acting can be very frustrating, and there's no experience that doesn't make you a better actor.