The primary purpose of going to college isn't to get a great job. The primary purpose of college is to build a strong mind, which leads to greater self-awareness, capability, fulfillment, and service opportunities, which, incidentally, should lead to a better job.

It's especially hard to admit that you made a mistake to your parents, because, of course, you know so much more than they do.

Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.

My dad is a good role model for me, and then I had a high school coach that really helped me out when I was struggling and made a big difference in my life.

Small changes can make huge destination differences.

Honesty is always the best policy, even when it's not the trend.

It's hard, but sometimes it is better to have no friends for a time than to have the wrong friends. The wrong group can lead you down all kinds of paths you really don't want to be on. And retracing your steps can be a long and hard journey