"Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music — the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself."
"When you start worrying about things that are over and done with, you���re merely trying to saw sawdust."
— Fred Fuller Shedd, as quoted in How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
"Trust follows consistency.
The business that delivers a quality product every time earns the customer's trust.
The person in the relationship who shows up reliably — who keeps promises, who responds with steadiness — earns the trust of the other.
The pattern is the proof."
"Environment can multiply/divide your effort.
Before you plant the garden, study the soil. After you plant the garden, tend the weeds.
First, selection. Then, cultivation. Once choosen, care for it lovingly and nurture it into the best it can be."
"Don't ignore the problem, but keep it light. Take action with a smile. Adding tension won't solve your troubles faster.
Even when the problem is hard, it doesn't need to harden you. Unknot yourself. Body loose, head clear, and then take the first step.
Be happy in the doing."
“A writer's heart, a poet's heart, an artist's heart, a musician's heart is always breaking. It is through that broken window that we see the world.”
— Alice Walker
"What looks like a talent gap is often a focus gap. The "all-star" is often an average to above-average performer who spends more time working on what is important and less time on distractions. The talent is staying focused."