When lifting weights, nothing feels better than achieving a high point on the bench press with no help from your spotter.

Take time to compliment people every day. Do it sincerely and with no desire to gain anything but a smile in return.

Keep records of your fitness progress throughout your training. Chart all of the food you eat, the exercises you complete, and even the amount of sleep you get each night. Refer back to your records to see where things went right or went wrong.

Believe in yourself and others will believe in you.

The song How do you like me now? By Toby Keith will be my personal theme song when I attend my first high school reunion.

Dare to be different. Successful people always stand out.

Attend your children's athletic events. There's nothing better than watching your child succeed while absolutely loving the opportunity to play in front of you.