Success is something that has to be earned every day.

Sometimes the difference between winning and losing is will. The will to make it happen.

I don't have any secret sauce and I'm no smarter than anyone else. I will say I have surrounded myself with unbelievable talent that has made my job easier.

I think people will walk into the Starbucks store and overnight recognize the significant difference between what Starbucks represents day-in and day-out and all the other coffee companies that have been serving coffee in India for so many years.

The success of the Starbucks has been based on this balance between profitability and a social conscience. Everywhere we're doing business, were trying to manage the business through the lens of humanity.

I'm optimistic about the country; I'm optimistic about the American people.

Don't be threatened by people smarter than you.