Life is a mission, not a career. A career is a profession, a mission is a cause. A career asks, What's in it for me? A mission asks, How can I make a difference?

My dad told me that when I was born my cheeks were so fat the doctors didn't know which end to spank.

These problems are real, and you can't turn off real life. So I won't try. Instead, I'll give you a set of tools to help you deal with real life.

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.

My focus has kind of been on teenagers, you know, and I think we've got a huge crisis right now in America, among our teens.

Don't let your pride or a lack of courage stand in the way of saying you're sorry to people you may have offended.