When you have a memorable story about who you are and what your mission is, your success no longer depends on how experienced you are or how many degrees you have or who you know. A good story transcends boundaries, breaks barriers, and opens doors.

Make the most out of every single day you have on earth and be thankful for them.

I did what I think a lot of entrepreneurs do. I started putting up a lot of ads on Craigslist for interns.

If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger - something that matters.

Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend on experiences that will enrich your life - like diving with great white sharks. It can expose you to influential people who could open doors for you.

When you incorporate giving into your business, you attract the most amazing partners.

[People] had never heard about someone giving something away every time they sold something.