But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.

My role models in the business were the older guys on my team when I first got there: Gray Scott, Adrian Smith, Roland Taylor. These were the guys who took me under their wing, and really schooled me in terms of what the business was about.

One of the commitments that I personally have now is to a diverse approach to buying businesses, and the operation of those businesses.

Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better.

Attitude is altitude.

And I continued to grow until I was 25 years old.

If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.