“To gain self-respect, you need to put yourself first.”

“Successful people consistently put their best "self" forward.”

“Self-affirm—build yourself up with honest and genuine praise.”

“Managing excuses means not excusing yourself from the responsibility you need to take with your thought, words, and actions.”

“It's sometimes easier to help others rather than helping yourself. The trick is to listen to your "self" as a friend. This may be the simplest change you ever make in life, with the biggest impact.”

“When you begin to expect that there is always room for improvement, you put yourself in the driver’s seat. Why wait for someone else to figure it out or do it? Expect that you are the one. Expect great outcomes. Expect that you are the best candidate and that you will achieve your goals.”

“Needs cause motivation. Deep-rooted desires for esteem, affection, belonging, achievement, self-actualization, power, and control motivate us to push for what we want and need in our lives.”