Understand who you are, so that you can be the same, whether you're talking to a homeless person or the president of the United States. You're the same person.

And whenever you encounter a problem, no matter how insurmountable it might seem, there is one simple response that should be ingrained in your behavior: Never give up.

You know, you're living in a society where if you say something that you might think may be OK, when it's more sensitive to that particular culture. You have to be very, very careful.

Every day, do something that is truly important in moving you toward your goals. You must choose to invest your time in the important steps. When you take charge of your time, you take charge of your life. How you spend your time reflects your priorities.

You know and we have about 60 to 70 percent black men in prison today and it's because of the negativity they have in their own hearts.

Understand who you are, so that you can be the same, whether you're talking to a homeless person or the president of the United States. You're the same person.

Most people are defined by their titles, their cars, their house, where they came from, their color, their race, their religion. And so it's up to you to take control of your own life and define you. As long as you understand who you are and you have a solid foundation of understanding what your talents are, what your skills are.