Your friends may influence your decisions even more than your parents will.

The vegan lifestyle is a compassionate way to live that supports life, supports fairness and equality, and promotes freedom.

Pay close attention to detail in whatever it is you are doing. Be specific and expect quality from your performance.

When you succeed be proud of yourself and know that not everyone gets to experience the thrill of success on a consistent basis.

Nobody had a bigger heart or passion to win than America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine "Pre." Watch the movies Prefontaine, Without Limits, or Fire on the Track to see what I'm talking about.

Be open to other people's opinions, ideas, and try new things. One of the best ways to learn is to feed off other people's experiences.

Vegan bodybuilding is about fueling your body with a vast array of natural, healthy foods, combined with resistance weight training and exercise, providing your body with the appropriate tools to build your physique and achieve your fitness goals.