Book excerpt: On any given day, we can be as shy and withdrawn as Charlie Brown, as pushy as Lucy, as introspective as Linus, as raucous as Peppermint Patty, as zealous as Schroeder, as sunny as Sally, or as self-absorbed as Snoopy. Yet no matter our mood, each and every day, we all strive to be leaders in our field, to our family, or of our own goals. Reflecting on what Peanuts can teach us, we unlock inspiration for each day of our lives. "I know what you're thinking: Charlie Brown is giving advice on being a leader? I'm as surprised as you are. I mean, I'm a pretty average kid--below average, most days. And I lose more times than I win. But I've hit a game-winning home run, and I even won a game of marbles once, so I know what winning feels like. That next victory could be just around the corner ... one more try away. Good grief--I think that could be it! So I keep trying."