The greatest things in life all require commitment, sacrifice, some struggle and hardship. It's not easy. But absolutely worth it.

Say "thank you" when you're grateful and "sorry" when you're wrong.

Be spectacularly great at what you do. Wear your passion on your sleeve and hold your heart in the palm of your hand. And work hard. Really hard.

Hope looks good on paper. But what creates greatness is focus, dedication and hard work. Daily. Go do it. We deserve to see you fly in 2014.

Never regret your past. Accept it as the teacher that it is.

All of the great geniuses of the world were inspired and driven by their desire to enrich the lives of others.

Don't ask for respect. Earn it.