Everybody needs a fan, and the support and the encouragement. We're human beings; that is an essential part of the equation. When that fan is not there and when you're in a situation that triggers you on a historical level, you behave impulsively. You can destroy years worth of work professionally, personally, in a moment of being triggered by that.

The way to get motivated and stay motivated is to identify, define, and emotionally connect to your dreams.

I can always use a good chest fly in my life

You've got to listen to the universe, to life, to God, whatever you want to call it. Because its going to speak to you.

It's important to stay true to yourself. You have to know your weaknesses and recruit support when and where you need it.

At some point you have to stop acting as though life is happening to you and acknowledge the ways you are happening to it. Once you take responsibility for your side of the street, you grant yourself the power to improve every aspect of your life by simply acting and behaving differently.

I just look at a bagel and my ass gets bigger!