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I consider myself a persuasive person. With the ability to persuade comes a certain level of power.

I can be pretty persuasive if I believe in something strongly enough.

There is no persuasiveness more effectual than the transparency of a single heart, of a sincere life.

I try to see what the priorities are and not get terribly fussed about things that don't matter. Not be swept away by feelings and emotions, which is my tendency.

Fear of decision-making is one thing I personally resist, and I'm trying to encourage others to resist as well.

Projecting a persuasive image of a desirable and practical future is extremely important to high morale, to dynamism, to consensus, and in general to help the wheels of society turn smoothly.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

To a contrarian like me, constant advice not to do something almost always starts me quickly down the risky, unpopular path.

To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.

When people say 'that's risky,' or when the odds are not in my favor, I'm more motivated than ever.