“Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.”

“How did you act when all was not good? Did you rise to the challenge? Did you display grit, resilience, and integrity in your response? Character isn't about being perfect or always doing the right thing. Character is how you respond to your own failures. It’s when you screw up and life hits you in the mouth that you have an opportunity to reveal your inner strength.”

“Approach each new day as a new opportunity to be the person you aspire to be.”

“No matter how many good deeds we preform, they aren’t the ticket to earning God’s favor. God graces us in spite of what we do in this life, not because of.”

“Who you are should not be defined by your achievements.”

“Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.”

“Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.”

“The effectiveness of a leader is best judged by the actions of those he guides.”

“A leader or mentor gives credit to others when things go right, and accepts the blame when things go wrong.”

“In the marathon of life, there is no finish line.”

“Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.”