I can't be paralyzed anymore by the critics. My new mantra is, if you're not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, then I'm not interested in your feedback. You don't get to sit in the cheat seat and criticize my appearance or my work with mean-spiritedness if you're also not in the arena.

Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.

When we deny our stories, They define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

There’s nothing more daring than showing up, putting ourselves out there and letting ourselves be seen.

Don't try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.

Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.

Unused creativity is not benign.