What's important to me is that I put messages out, whether it's a TED talk, whether it's a book.

Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time. 'Champion' is a state of mind. They are devoted. They compete to best themselves as much if not more than they compete to best others. Champions are not just athletes.

Leadership is like exercise. Do it everyday, the results take time but you will see them. It's the little things.

What good is it to have a belly if there's no fire in it? Wake up, drink your passion, light a match and get to work.

Optimism is the ability to focus on where we're going, not where we're coming from.

I'm simply following the journey.

Value is a perception not a calculation. Value is something people feel, not something we tell them they get