I love the competitive aspect of it [business]. It's like playing chess. Why do people play chess? Knowing the realm of moves? Even when you get to be a chess master, there are other chess masters you want to beat or outperform. And to me business is just a sport that I love to compete in; a continuous intellectual challenge that really motivates me.

One thing we can all control is effort. Put in the time to become an expert in whatever you’re doing. It will give you an advantage because most people don’t do this.

I'm a big believer that you always reiterate, you always learn, you always realize your business is evolving.

In business, one of the challenges is making sure that your product is the easiest to experience and complete a sale.

While some people might find it distasteful to pay taxes, I don't. I find it patriotic.

You always have to know what business you are in. Everybody thought we were in the basketball business. It's an NBA-team; we are not in the basketball business. We are in the business of creating experiences and memories.

Doesn't matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full. All that matters is that you are the one pouring the water.