“You cannot change circumstances, but you can change yourself.”

- Zig Ziglar

"Discomfort isn’t danger — it’s direction."

- Paul Mayer

"Whatever we learn to do we learn by actually doing it; men come to be builders, for instance, by building, and harp players by playing the harp. In the same way, by doing just acts we come to be just; by doing self-controlled acts, we come to be self-controlled; and by doing brave acts, we become brave."

- Aristotle

“What’s the #1 thing you could change that would have THE most positive impact on your life? Is it quitting smoking? No longer drinking? Drastically reducing your internet time? Getting your inbox to zero? Meditating every day? Think about it. And pick one.”

- Brian Johnson, Areté

“You never get stronger if you only do easy things.”

- Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

“People who set goals are more likely to succeed than people who do not. Having explicit objectives that are challenging and specific - with clear timeline and performance criteria - leads to better performance. Setting a goal is about making a commitment in words, and words have the power to create a better future.”

- Tal Ben-Shahar, Happier

"New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results."

- James Clear

"Elite performers don’t negotiate with themselves. They know that small, daily actions, taken with 101% commitment, create extraordinary results."

- Brian Johnson, Areté

“Effectively delegating to others is perhaps the single most powerful high leverage activity there is. Transferring responsibility to other skilled and trained people enables you to give your energies to other high leverage activities. Delegation means growth, both for individuals and organizations.”

- Stephen R. Covey

"Adversity isn’t the problem — it’s life’s greatest teacher. When we stop avoiding challenges and embrace them, we grow."

- Brian Johnson, Areté

"Decide the type of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself with small wins."

- James Clear

“When you change a belief, you change everything.”

- Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable

“You need to convince yourself that lack of perfection is not only okay but is a clear sign that you’re pushing yourself in ways that you must.”

- From Limitless by Jim Kwik

“There’s greatness inside of you, and it’s on the other side of your excuses.”

- From The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

“When you accept that all of your potential is entirely within your control, then the power of that potential grows dramatically.”

- From Limitless by Jim Kwik

“True behavior change is identity change. You might start a habit because of motivation, but the only reason you’ll stick with one is that it becomes part of your identity.”

- From Atomic Habits by James Clear

“When you commit to the actions and habits required to improve your mindset, you will be on the path to achieve the growth and success that you truly deserve.”

- From Mindset, Model and Marketing! by Tom Ferry

“They say the two most powerful words in the English language are the shortest: “I am.” Whatever you put after those two words determines your destiny.”

- From Limitless by Jim Kwik

“There are no limitations when you align and apply the right mindset, motivation, and methods.”

- From Limitless by Jim Kwik

“Progress not perfection is the only way to bridge the gap between your ability and your ambition.”

- From Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo