Better to fail spectacularly than do something mediocre.

And even though I did not reach the National Football League, I sometimes think I got more from pursuing that dream, and not accomplishing it, than I did from many of the ones I did accomplish.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

There's a limit to how many times you can read how great you are and what an inspiration you are, but I'm not there yet.

Another way to be prepared is to think negatively. Yes, I'm a great optimist. but, when trying to make a decision, I often think of the worst case scenario. I call it 'the eaten by wolves factor.' If I do something, what's the most terrible thing that could happen? Would I be eaten by wolves? One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist, is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose. There are a lot of things I don't worry about, because I have a plan in place if they do.

Never make a decision until you have to.

Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear.