What I know for sure is that reading opens you up. It exposes you and gives you access to anything your mind can hold. What I love most about reading… - Oprah Winfrey

What I love most about reading: It gives you the ability to reach higher ground. And keep climbing.

I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself.

Vice President JOE BIDEN I think the reason people abuse power is that they are seduced by the notion that they are so self-important. That they really matter. When, in fact, it is not usually the case. The leaders I’ve observed who are the best are the ones who have courage to take a chance and be willing to lose on principle. And they are self-aware. They understand their strengths and they understand their weaknesses. They play to their strengths, and they try to shore up their weaknesses. The people who don’t do that, who aren’t self-aware — that abuse of power ends up in their downfall.

only moment you have for certain. I hope you aren’t so wrapped up in nonessential stuff that you forget to really enjoy yourself — because this moment is about to be over.