When people listen to people like me, those of us who have a platform, we have to say things that speak truth. We have to empower, inspire, build, and launch the next generation of world solutions that will positively contribute to our economic, political and social fabric and - hopefully - improve the entire nation and the world.

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.

Always define your area of excellence. Establish the area where you will be the best.

I believe that my personal mission in life is to grow and contribute, so I am learning and growing every day.

It is not possible to erase racism just because African-Americans have reached a level of financial success and crossover appeal.

We have to learn to face our fears and push ourselves. If you're living on earth and you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room. When you push past the fear and realize that what you feared was not a big deal, you gain more confidence.

If you make too many things too public, then you end up living your life before the court of public opinion.