All I've ever tried to tell anyone is that I'm not a black man or a white man or anything else. All I've ever been was an American.

If you can look in your mother's eyes and she's proud of you, then you're a champion.

Its very important that people know that I really enjoy everything that has happened to me. And I tell my kids... youre not going to be the tallest, fastest, prettiest, the best track runner, but you can be the nicest human being that someone has ever met in their life. And I just want to leave that legacy that being nice is a true treasure.

It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today.

As a matter of fact, there was a period of time, especially in my first career, when that's the only one who would work out with me: my dogs. As you get better and better working out, there's no one who can keep up with you running.

Changing your nature is the hardest thing to do. But I discovered that you can be who you choose to be.

As an entrepreneur, don't follow the crowd; let them follow you.