Sometimes we give too much too soon. Sometimes we hold back for too long. This is our beautiful dance. Our imperfect dance. This is the dance that makes us human.

Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.

The trick to balance is to not make sacrificing important things become the norm.

I look for the hotels that have figured out the comfortable balance - a modern room that is well designed, and really clean sheets.

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

Work with people who believe what you believe.

A parent does not do everything for their kid. A parent that does everything for their kid produces a kid with no self-confidence.