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

I was trying to put myself in a bottle that would one day wash up on the beach for my children. If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured.

Anything is possible, and that’s something we should not lose sight of. The inspiration and the permission to dream is huge.

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

You can't get there alone. People have to help you, and I do believe in karma. I believe in paybacks. You get people to help you by telling the truth, by being earnest.

It's not helpful if we spend every day dreading tomorrow ~Jai

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.