And you know something, because everything that I've gotten - my career, my money, my family; everything that I've gotten and achieved is because of California.

I can promise you that when I go to Sacramento I will pump up Sacramento.

The secret of success is to make your mind work for you - not against you. This means constantly being positive, constantly setting up challenges you can meet - either today, next week, or next month etc.

People get very creative if you include them.

What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know.

If you are gonna wear gloves when you lift, just make sure they match your purse.

You've got to believe in yourself, you've got to have a very clear vision, and you've got have the fire in the belly and go out and not be shy with working because it takes a lot of work.