But leisure has little to do with one's happiness. To the contrary, I've found that the happiest people have found some cause and they stride through life propelled by a commitment.

A true leader helps people focus on their potential, not on their limitations.

If we build more windows and fewer walls, we will have more friends.

Tears are often a gift from God, and sadness is a healthy emotion.

Our success at friendship, business, sports, love--indeed, at nearly every enterprise we attempt--is largely determined by our self-image. People who have a confidence in their personal worth seem to be magnets for success and happiness.

When someone comes along who genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a very long way.

Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them. “Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.

If people know we expect good things from them, they will in most cases go to great lengths to live up to our expectations.

Those with a high level of confidence may have as many or more weaknesses than those with low self-esteem. The difference is this instead of dwelling on their handicaps, they compensate for them by dwelling on their strengths.

Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.

The Hasidic rabbi, Zuscha, was asked on his deathbed what he thought the kingdom of God would be like. He replied, I don't know. But one thing I do know. When I get there I am not going to be asked, 'Why weren't you Moses? Why weren't you David?' I am only going to be asked, 'Why weren't you Zuscha? Why weren't you fully you?'

If you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people, you will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon.

The ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.

Love, honor, and negotiate.

Learn, earn, return - these are the 3 phases of life. Jack Balousek There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being - to help someone to succeed.