Learn to see the big picture. Often times we get tunnel vision and lose sight of the big picture and what we're really trying to accomplish.

The names Lillian Smith, Eric Dazey, Jon Bullock, and Clari Higginson may mean nothing to most people but the mean the world to me. Of all my years in school, these are the teachers who challenged me to get better everyday and whole-heartedly believed in my dreams. The support they gave me was priceless and life changing.

When backed up against a wall, dig deep, demand excellence, stand tall, and be strong.

Believe in yourself and others will believe in you.

You really can give a 110% effort towards something that you are truly passionate about.

We need more people like Bill Phillips in the world. People who live each day with a passion to help other people. The kind of person who will motivate you beyond what you thought was possible and the kind of person who will celebrate your success with you.

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