The tragedy is not so much the experience that you're having. The tragedy is that we don't take the time to understand the meaning and purpose behind what we're going through.

I feel it’s okay to get angry with God. He can take it. Just don’t stay angry. It takes courage to believe that the best is yet to come. I hold steadfast to that belief, especially when I come face-to-face with adversity.

As I like to say, take the shot, even if your knees are shaking.

“You don't have to be in shape to bowl. It's the only sport where there's a way to signal for a cocktail waitress.”

Everything's the same; I'm living with cancer and it's not going to stop me. But until you really test yourself and challenge yourself, I don't think you quite know.

Venture outside your comfort zone. To stop growing is to stop living.

Optimism is a muscle that gets stronger with use.