Unfinished projects can't compound. - James Clear

It's crazy how 1,000 people can compliment you and you'll spend all day thinking about the one person who criticized you.

I have had periods in my career when I have been sprinting full speed and accomplished a great deal and I have had seasons when I have been fairly lazy and coasted on my previous effort.

What I have learned is that I am the major obstruction to getting results. Whether external conditions are favorable or unfavorable makes less difference than whether I am fully engaged and consistent. Even in competitive fields, the competition is primarily within yourself.

Most of the embarrassing moments of my life happened when I wanted to say no, but ended up saying yes (or saying nothing at all).

Most of the missed opportunities in my life happened when I wanted to say yes, but ended up saying no (or saying nothing at all).