Life Lessons

 #1. Excellent things happen to people who do excellent things.

#2. Morning exercise is a game-changer.

#3. The things that are hardest to do are the things that are generally the wisest to do.

#4. Words can help others grow. Or hurt people’s hearts.

#5. Creativity shines brightest when we are alone. Make time for silence, stillness and solitude.

#6. Education is inoculation against disruption. Read for an hour each day to protect your hope, refine your craft and grow your knowledge.

#7. The fears you don’t face become your walls. And doubts are destroyed by strong action.

#8. What hurts us can help us. Leverage hardship to reclaim your natural heroism.

#9. Cheap costs more.

#10. The game of leadership is helpfulness.

#11. Mastery takes massive practice, unrelenting patience and vast devotion. It’s a very difficult obsession. And one of the best commitments you can make.

#12. An amazing family life sets you up for a glorious business life.

#13. Keep your promises. Never lie. Outwork your peers. Deliver beautiful value. People watch what you do. Even if you think they don’t.

#14. You can’t inspire others if you are uninspired. Actively work to keep your enthusiasm and inner fire high. Be with art. Go to conferences. Travel. Explore.

#15. Life can change in a day. Savor the blessings of this moment. Even if you’re going through a trial, you still have much to be grateful for.

#16. Start your day well. Rising with the sun to prepare your self and calibrate the tone for a superb day is a move of the masters. It really will change your performance and life if you do it daily.