What stands out to me most about Maya Angelou is not what she has done or written or spoken; it's how she lived her life. She moved through the world with unshakable calm, confidence and a fierce grace.

You are the single biggest influence in your life.

My father turned my life around insisting I be more than I was and by believing I could be more.

What I know is, if you do work that you love, and work that fulfills you, the rest will come. I truly believe the reason I've been so financially successful is because my focus has never been on the money.

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.

The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you. Someone who, when the wedding day limo breaks down, is willing to share a seat on the bus.

There is no greater source of strength and power for me in my life than going still, being quiet and recognizing what real power is.