Most of us have the tools we need, we're just not sure how to use them.

Surround yourself with positive, energetic, successful people and learn from them.

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

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.

Celebrate each accomplishment on your way to reaching your goal. Each challenge conquered whether large or small is a positive step to greatness.

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.

Be willing to give people a second chance. You'd be surprised how well people respond to another opportunity to succeed.