The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation,  his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he's working or playing.

-- James Michener

There are no little lies when credibility is important, and credibility is always important. Trust is built like a tower, stone by stone and when someone lies to you it topples the tower because  it removes stones from the bottom.

Michael Josephson

Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of LEAVING THINGS UNDONE. The wisdom of life consists in the ELIMINATION OF NON-ESSENTIALS.

Lin Yutang

I have found this to be true over and over and I have often been pleasantly surprised to learn that the trust that was the foundation of a new relationship or venture often was built by the way I handled disappointing and failed ventures.

Where you go in life and whether you enjoy the trip will be determined by your choices, not your circumstances.

Michael Josephson

AT HOME BE GRATEFUL. AT THE OFFICE BE APPRECIATIVE. GRATITUDE IS A GIFT WE GIVE TO OURSELVES.  APPRECIATION IS A GIFT WE GIVE TO OTHERS. 

Michael Josephson

It is so easy to say I am grateful that I often don’t stop to really, really experience gratitude. Saying the words doesn’t mean a thing without the feeling and it takes a moment of genuine reflection to summon that feeling. This Thanksgiving, don’t shortchange yourself with hollow words — EXPERIENCE THE FEELING.-

Michael Josephson

If you want to know a person’s real values look how they spend their time and their money.

Michael Josephson.