Don't settle! Embrace a dream--and keep dreaming. Don't be a bystander. Take it personally.

Everyone must have a shot at the American Dream.

Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee.

And with the right mentor, don't be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don't know what you don't know. When you acknowledge your weaknesses and ask for advice, you'll be surprised how much others will help.

My parents really wanted me to get out of New York, be exposed to other people, other ways of life.

Don't settle! Embrace a dream--and keep dreaming. Don't be a bystander. Take it personally.

Starbucks represents something beyond a cup of coffee.