I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech. [Optimism through positive expectations can help to bring about what is desired and makes the wait more enjoyable.]

Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.