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.

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

Money has not changed me. When I look at money, each dollar represents an option of something I could not do yesterday.

Money lets you enjoy the finer things of life, but it doesn't change who you are. It magnifies and brings into fruition the things that you want to hide most. It is a mask for insecurities as well.

Sometimes you're pushing and what you want to do is not coming with ease; doors are not opening. A lot of times we're pushing against resistance. If one looks closely, there is often a message in that resistance: "Wait a minute, maybe it's not what you're supposed to be doing."

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.

Comfort is the enemy of achievement.