But leisure has little to do with one’s happiness. To the contrary, I’ve found that the happiest people have found some cause and they stride through life propelled by a commitment.

You are a manipulator when you try to persuade people to do something that is not in their best interests but is in yours. You are a motivator when you find goals that will be good for both sides, then weld together a high-achieving, high-morale partnership to achieve them.

The best friendships do not require that anyone keep the upper hand.

But the best managers expect their people to make mistakes, and instead of replacing staff constantly, they recognize that it is more efficient to teach people how to cope with their failures and learn from their.

If people know we expect good things from them, they will in most cases go to great lengths to live up to our expectations.

Love, honor, and negotiate.

Tears are often a gift from God, and sadness is a healthy emotion.

If you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people, you will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon.

The ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.

Our success at friendship, business, sports, love – indeed, at nearly every enterprise we attempt – is largely determined by our self-image. People who have a confidence in their personal worth seem to be magnets for success and happiness.