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

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.

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

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.

It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from followers.

There is no reason to celebrate if God does not provide the victory

Life is life. You have to learn how to forgive people and how to gain forgiveness for yourself.

Be available for life to happen.

Whenever God means to make a man great, he always breaks him in pieces first.

Nobody would say, 'I'm voting for this guy because he's got the stronger chin,' but that, in fact, is partly what happens.

There is one thing I have never taught my body how to do and that is to figure out at 6 A.M. what it wants to eat at 6 P.M.

In terms of relationships, women often completely over-estimate the confidence of men, and forget about needing to feel validated.

I've never been on a cruise.

You can be very promiscuous in your research, but not in your trading.