A recurring mantra in the book is, "To have more than you've got, you must become more than you are" .

This is the "governor" of your life. It is your collection of knowledge and the way you process information to make decisions. Rohn emphasizes that failure is often just a few errors in judgment repeated daily.

The core premise is that acts as the "set of the sail," determining the direction of everything else that follows. The Five Major Pieces