You cannot wait for someone to save you, to help you, to complete you. No one can complete you. You complete yourself.

You do what you have to do to get through today, and that puts you in the best place tomorrow.

It's only when you make the process your goal that the big dream can follow.

Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves." Another "I was raised to believe that excellence is the deterrent to racism and sexism. And that's how I operate my life." And another "It does not matter who you are or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.

If you can see it, and believe it, it is a LOT easier to achieve it

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.