We have to find areas in our lives that we feel most uncomfortable about and want to change. I decided to push myself because it allowed me to give back. I have a scholarship program. When I found out the average age of a homeless person is 9½ years old, I said there must be something that I can do. Now, I am the spokesman for the National Coalition for the Homeless.

American economy is tricky. If you stay in the game you're in a good position for the upswing. If you're not in the game you can't win.

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

I'm a strong supporter of comfort breeds complacency. Growing up poor I wasn't comfortable, my mom had to work so hard and I woke up one day and decided I was not going to come home until I could help her pay the bills.

I'm sure you know a lot of people who were born into privilege and amounted to absolutely nothing. We all have greatness within us. So it is really important for everyone to figure out what God put us on Earth to do, and steer clear of the seven pervasive lies that often blindside people.

The more we give, the more we receive. It's important to give back, because the seeds you plant today, you will harvest tomorrow.

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