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I don't understand the rewarding of behavior that is less than classy. I don't get it.

The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.

You get what you reward. Be clear about what you want to get and systematically reward it.

For example, I tend to personally reward myself for specific acts of exceptional discipline.

Years of research in psychology has shown that rewards and punishments can be very effective in changing behavior. But, at the same time, they can create an addiction to rewards and punishments.

You're much better off creating positive rewards, complimenting people for acting correctly, rather than punishing them when they act incorrectly.

Behaviors are a choice. Feelings are sometimes out of our control. Behavior has to do with choices.

I find when somebody says to me, 'I'm going to motivate you,' more often than not, they're not going to get me.

You get to a certain age, and you feel the need to reward yourself just for existing.

It is always easier - and usually far more effective - to focus on changing your behavior than on changing the behavior of others.