Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.

Instilling a sense of self-discipline and focus when the kids are younger makes it so much easier by the time they get into high school.

I think if you're a 'tiger parent' early on, you don't need to be a 'helicopter parent' in high school.

Every day that you don't practice is a day you're getting worse.

As a purely mathematical fact, people who sleep less live more.

I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship with them. We're very close. I think we're good friends.

Oddly enough, I'm not a particularly judgmental person. I just don't have a lot of filtering when I'm in 'tiger mother' mode. I say what comes into my head.