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.

Success isn’t something that happens overnight: it’s a process. You have to nurture it along with continuous care, and the best way to do this is to have the right people working with you - not for you, but with you. I can dream alone and strive alone, but true success always requires the help and support of others.

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

I firmly believe that the two most important times in a person's life are when they are born and when they find out why they were born.

Never duck responsibility, its like running from the rain only to fall into the river.

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.

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.