I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes when you write a book, people think you're an expert and that's not always true.

God wants to be our partner throughout life. Too often we are tempted to either carry the entire load ourselves or give everything to God and do nothing. God doesn't like either strategy. Sometimes He moves before us and sometimes after us - but He doesn't move without us. Without God... we cannot. Without us... God will not.

The most talented do not always end up as celebrities, and those with less talent often do. Upsets are written into our history and occur around us every day.

As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.

Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit.

Good character improves every aspect of a person’s life.

Do something you hate every day, just for the practice.