Every great opportunity has many...

Every great opportunity has many reasons why it could fail. You have to trust your ability to solve problems along the way. People who look for reasons why things won't work, struggle to take action. People who look for reasons why things will work—and solve problems as they arise—make things happen.

Mental toughness immediately increases when...

Mental toughness immediately increases when you find the right subject. You're more likely to stick with things when you're genuinely interested.

The bravest leaders and contributors aren’t worried about...

The bravest leaders and contributors aren’t worried about appearing afraid. It allows them to see the world more clearly.

Set goals that'll...

Set goals that'll make you shake in your knees and at the same time, light a fire under you.

One defeat doesn't make you a...

One defeat doesn't make you a loser. One success doesn't make you a winner. Life is about the continuous art of upgrading yourself daily.

Pain is largely determined by the...

Pain is largely determined by the mind’s expectation of pain. Remove the expectation and you can often remove the pain. Add expectation (i.e., tell yourself that "words are violence" for instance) and you will experience pain where none is necessary.

Our beliefs are part of a number of...

Our beliefs are part of a number of systems within our lives. If we believe that people will hate us, then we are more likely to behave in ways that make people hate us, thus justifying the belief. If we believe we will do well on a test, we are more likely to feel motivated and engaged on that test, thus causing us to do well.