The laws of physics that deal with inertia also apply to humans, such that situations tend to remain the same over time.

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.

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

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.

I'll watch a Keanu Reeves movie and I'll go, 'Wow, he's really not a very good actor!'

You can forget about recovery. There is no recovery - and there's not going to be any recovery. Recovery is an impossibility.

Every high school has its Romeo and Juliet, one tragic couple. So does every generation.

destruction is easy for humans but creation is too difficult.

In the digital age we're in now, with satellite radio and Pandora and stuff like that, it's not about, "I listen to this kind of music." It's about, "I listen to good music and bad music."

The essence of leisure is not to assure that we may function smoothly but rather to assure that we, embedded in our social function, are enabled to remain fully human.

But I'd play on everything from pop records to a lot of the glam stuff to rock stuff to classical stuff. I used to get called to do all those things, it was great.

My music is also one part of my inner process, and people also seem to connect with me on that - especially the ones who have the same questions for their own lives.

The pedestal is immobilizing and subtly insulting whether or not some women yet realize it. We must move up from the pedestal.