Words are important. Not in and of themselves. But because they do, over time,
shape who you are: Because they trigger new insights and
understandings. Think about it. One little word, used in the right
way, at the right time and the right place, can cause an explosion
of thought and understanding.... [p. 2]
Only we can “make” ourselves do something. That is free will.
Knowledge alone does not save us from ourselves. We need strength
from outside of ourselves to do the things that really
count.... [p. 7]
Think of a 1000 piece puzzle. The box provides a picture of the
finished product. But it takes a long time to find and place each
of the tiny pieces. Sometimes you want to walk away and forget it.
But the potential of the feeling of the satisfaction of getting to
the end drives you on. [p. 11]
