I've always admired people who are over-prepared.

Earnestness is highly underestimated. It comes from the core, while hip is trying to impress you on the surface.

Tradition, history and respect; that kind of qualities I admire, that I want to see preserved. Time is the only commodity that matters. Being successful doesn't make you manage your time well; managing your time well makes you successful. Goals, Priorities, and Planning. Why am I doing this? What is the goal? Why will I succeed? What happen if I chose not to do it? 'Good judgement comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement'.

Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.

Develop a good filing system.

I also think my dad would be reminding me that kids — more than anything else — need to know their parents love them. Their parents don't have to be alive for that to happen.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.