There should be no shame in admitting to a mistake; after all, we really are only admitting that we are now wiser than we once were. - Greg McKeown

When we push back effectively, it shows people that our time is valuable. It distinguishes the professional from the amateur.

Life today is fast and full of opportunity. The complication is we think we have to do everything. The implication of this is we end up being pulled into endless distractions without pausing to really think. My position is we can make a different choice. We can discern what is really essential. We can design a life that really matters.

When we start small and reward progress, we end up achieving more than when we set big, lofty, and often impossible goals. And as a bonus, the act of positively reinforcing our successes allows us to reap more enjoyment and satisfaction out of the process.