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

The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

I believe that one of life's greatest risks is never daring to risk.

I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself.

What I know for sure is this: The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there - as long as you're willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There's just you, this moment, and a choice.

I'm starting to cry. I'm remembering those years I struggled with my weight, those times when I saw my reflection in a store window and didn't know who that fat person was, years when it was a big accomplishment for me to exercise at two dots on the StairMaster. And now I'm finishing a 26-mile race. Damn! This is better than winning an Emmy!