“Leaders dig into their business to learn painful realities rather than peaceful illusion.”

“Most people live with pleasant illusions, but leaders must deal with hard realities.”

“Leaders always choose the harder right rather than the easier wrong.”

“Everyone carries a bucket of water and a bucket of gas in life. A leader has learned to throw the right one at the right time.”

“I would rather face my fears than lose, but most people would rather lose than face their fears.”

“No business can be made easier to do than excuses are to make.”

“Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.”