On Mastery

We live in a "quick-fix" society. We want everything in a flash. ... The path of mastery rises above the world of the "quick-fix." Mastery of your mind, body and character, just like mastery of any other activity, requires discipline, persistence and hard work. But the results will change every element of your life and you will undersand that there truly is no more noble cause than strenghtening yourself.
Robin Sharma