The most important work we do in relation to our growth, we do alone.  Behind the scenes. Under the hood. It’s the blacksmith’s shop where we forge and hammer out our own character.

What is the point of winning at business if we we are losing at life?

We need to focus on being bigger on the inside (character) than we are on the outside (influence), as John Maxwell likes to say.  I find that by focusing on activities that form my character, my priorities...