The main cause of poverty or financial struggle is fear and ignorance, not the economy or the government or the rich.

Texans don't bury their failures. They get inspired by them. They take their failures and turn them into rallying cries. Failure inspires Texans to become winners. But that formula is not just the formula for Texans. It is formula for all winners.

Right now, the technological world plus God or spirituality is evolving. I think America has become a little bit too corrupt, government's a little too corrupt, too greedy. Many corporations are too greedy. The labor unions are too greedy. That effects charities and religious organizations. I just think it's greed. That's why, in 1985, I had to figure out how to give before I received. The more I focus on giving, for less and less, the more and more I make.

Do not let fear of failure overwhelms joy success

When you hear that something can’t be done, ignore that advice and push forward.

You get rich because you do things most people will not do. Success requires sacrifice. You must be willing to make those sacrifices.

Being prepared for a job is a good idea for the short term, but it is not enough for the long term.