Anyone who strays too far from the majority view or the conventional wisdom is bound to be labeled "arrogant," "a maverick," "a Wildman," "weird," or even "crazy."

You will not do incredible things without an incredible dream.

History shows us that the people who end up changing the world - the great political, social, scientific, technological, artistic, even sports revolutionaries - are always nuts, until they are right, and then they are geniuses.

Thinking is a habit, and like any other habit, it can be changed; it just takes effort and repetition.

Exceptional thinkers ignore their critics and go about their business making history.

The best players in any high-stakes field - business, entertainment, law, surgery, as well as sport - recognize that pressure occurs at the moments when meaningful accomplishment is possible. In fact, that is the reason why performers perform: for the opportunity to tackle challenges head on, to do something significant, to demonstrate what their hard work and talent can produce.

If you really want to find out what you're capable of, you cannot put limits on yourself, and you definitely cannot be cautious.