A parent does not do everything for their kid. A parent that does everything for their kid produces a kid with no self-confidence. If our parents fixed everything for us and did not allow us to do anything on our own, or intervened every single time, we would all grow up to be completely dependent. The reason we grow up to be healthy adults is because our parents played this game of giving us responsibility, disciplining us when necessary, letting us try, letting us fail.

Remember to connect with people now and then. In fact, pick up the phone, right now, and call a friend for no other reason than to say hi.

The true value of networking doesn't come from how many people we can meet but rather how many people we can introduce to others.

Risk deters those who see what they could lose. Those focused on the gain see it as a necessary part of their journey, even if the possibility of loss exists.

Poor leaders push us towards the goal. Great leaders guide us through the journey.

If you sell what you do, you're a vendor. If you sell why you do it, you're a brand.

People who go to work to be a part of the cause don't go home. They are home. Now - who wants to quit?