“Role models who push us to exceed our limits, physical training that removes our spare tires, and risks that expand our sphere of comfortable action are all examples of eustress—stress that is healthful and the stimulus for growth.”

If we define risk as ‘the likelihood of an irreversible negative outcome,’ inaction is the greatest risk of all.

There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.

Simplicity requires ruthlessness.

What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.

I have plenty of money to do what I want to do, and I have the relationships.

For uncommon solutions, you have to look in uncommon places.

There is always more information than attention.

Creating demand is hard. Filling demand is easier. Don’t create a product, then seek someone to sell it to. Find a market – define your customers – then find or develop a product for them.

Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.

Being able to quit things that don’t work is integral to being a winner.

Emphasize strengths, don’t fix weaknesses.

Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can’t do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.

Focus on impact, not approval. If you believe you can change the world, which I hope you do, do what you believe is right and expect resistance and expect attackers. Keep calm and carry on!

Slowing down doesn’t mean accomplishing less; it means cutting out counterproductive distractions and the perception of being rushed.

The only rules and limits are those we set for ourselves.

Learn to ask, “If this is the only thing I accomplish today, will I be satisfied with my day?”

If we stay where we are, where we’re stuck, where we’re comfortable and safe, we die there… When nothing new can get in, that’s death.

To avenge a wrong done to you, is to rob yourself of the comfort of crying out against the injustice of it.

I think so much of what we learn when we get older is being comfortable in our own skin and learning what looks good, and not being so trend-centric.

I cannot face another moment of inauthenticity. Not one more day. Saying no to the things that make me uncomfortable in my skin.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.

God doesn’t owe us an explanation for everything and actually what I’ve found is that explanations don’t comfort. What comforts is the presence of God, not the explanation of God.

I enjoy doing all different types of movies even though I am the most comfortable with comedy.