I have never been a good loser,but I became a good actor in hiding/covering up my disdain for anything other than winning.

“Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow’s sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” Corrie Ten Bloom, heroine of the faith for hiding Jews from the Nazis in WWII

On perseverance: “Hard pounding this; gentlemen; let’s see who will pound longest.” Arthur Wellesley (better known as the first Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo)

In hiring senior leaders/executives, seek those who by reputation (references) are keen to success.

“The world is full of knaves (deceitful people) and fools.” Alexander Hamilton

Better to find one’s temper than to lose it. Adapted from the writings of author Henry James

More and more, an evening’s wine zaps the chipper from my morning causing me to prefer a completely “dry” evening - to Mary’s chagrin. She opening let’s me know that I am boring.

I have never been sufficiently phony to make nice when there is nothing to be nice about.

In annual budgeting, over-fund departments, divisions, and line items that bring revenue. In other words, reinforce success.

Nefarious is too gentle a description of the sedition-like plots, lies, and traps the Left has concocted to dislodge the duly elected President.

In the workplace and in the family there is a need for ballast - at least one level-headed, rational, disciplined, decision-maker.

I used to think that all women must have sensitive eyes until I realized that they all wore sunglasses so they could tell who was looking at them without giving away their interest. (this one will get me in trouble)

Without oxen, the stable stays clean, but you need strong oxen (staff) for a large harvest.

“When you own your choices, you own the consequences.” Jack Welch