For any moral issue to have the power to change others, it must be founded first on these four cornerstones: performance, opportunities, people, and integrity. Everything else can build off of those pillars of truth. If the idea is based on results while still focusing on people that have the opportunity to act while being true, then change is possible, then growth is enabled. This is empathy and accountability in action.

If you want others to like you, be happy for them.

If you want others to like you, support them.

If you want others to like you, encourage them.

If you want others to like you, like them first.

The best approach to solving any problem is proactive. It is proactively acknowledging the problem. It is proactively avoiding the temptation to blame someone else. It is proactively thinking about the reasons, variables, and various possible solutions. It is proactively learning from the mistake. It is proactively working toward correcting it.

Your most important contributions are yet to come. They have not happened yet. You are still working on your masterpiece.

If you are effective it means doing the right things the right way. Effective isn’t always efficient, but it is always worth it in the long run.

Your purpose can carry you through the hardest, most difficult times.

I am thankful that my Valentine, Meu Amor, My Love has always helped me understand my purpose.

The ideas and interpretations of others show who they are and who we appear to be. Instead of changing them, change yourself. It is not their ideas that matter, but your ideas. Your idea of who you are, your conception of self is the most important factor. Improve your self-image and your entire world around you changes. Focusing on your own belief is truly how you change the beliefs of those around you about you.

We avoid people who blame others. We run from those who blame us.

Every time you speak, every action you take —  you are proving someone’s opinion. Are you proving them right or proving them wrong?

You don’t have the time or resources to handle every problem and challenge.

Solving the little problems before they become major issues is smart.

Knowing which problems could become major issues is wisdom.