Workaholics are addicted to activity; super achievers are committed to results.

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.

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

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.

Depression, as far as I'm concerned, is just a waste of time.

-Why are you so sad? - Because you speak to me in words and I look at you with feelings.

Emotions have cycles whereas love endures. Some people confuse emotions, which are ever-changing, with love's durability.

Start where you are, use what you have.

No great spiritual event befalls those who do not summon it.

I was thinking about picking up kayaking, but I didn't want anyone to think I had herpes.

But you can't show some far off idyllic conception of behavior if you want the kids to come and see the picture. You've got to show what it's really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.

I wish we had all been born birds instead.

Conservation must become before recreation.

An artist should use freely whatever materials he pleases.