Every 'No' gets me closer to a 'Yes'.

If you've got $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, you're better off paying off any debt you have because that's a guaranteed return.

You learn in life that a lot of things are the result of effort, but some things, in terms of scale, are random.

There are no shortcuts. You have to work hard, and try to put yourself in a position where if luck strikes, you can see the opportunity and take advantage of it.

It takes time, it's a grind. There are no shortcuts. You've got to grind and grind.

One problem people have is that they lie to themselves. Rarely is talent enough. You have to find ways to make yourself standout. You do so by playing to your strengths and making people aware of those strengths.

When I got to the Mavericks people were all giving me advice - change this, change that - and one thing that I didn't do was fire anybody.