You know, you don't have to have money to be a successful businessperson. You don't need a college degree. You just need a lot of common sense backed up by a willingness to work hard.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.