Anything that needlessly robs you of your time, energy, and other precious resources is destructive to you and your leadership.

— John Manning

Approach the goal you’ve set with a positive, grateful attitude, and your perception about the goal and the journey will feel less like work, and more like fun.

— John Manning

Because discipline is misunderstood or not as valued as it has been, the United States—and some might argue the world—is experiencing a cultural leadership crisis.

— John Manning

Believing in your potential and calling upon your courage to change will fuel your professional growth and help you accomplish goals.

— John Manning

Courage is a requirement for facing your fears, doing things differently, and applying any new habits that align with and support your goals.

— John Manning

Go a little easy on the people around you. Try to reel in judging thoughts. Think before you speak.

— John Manning

If you don’t know what your barriers are, it’s impossible to figure out how to tear them down.

— John Manning

Scout out competitors’ websites. Everything your competitors think is important or relevant usually exists on their website.

— John Manning

The Disciplined Leader is someone who focuses on the 20 percent of activities that drive 80 percent of results.

— John Manning

Truthfulness is the golden thread that binds good lives, good relationships, and our very legacy.

— John Manning