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.

When you have a sense of your own identity and a vision of where you want to go in your life, you then have the basis for reaching out to the world and going after your dreams for a better life.

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.

I've worked in the prison system for five years, and most of those folks in prison didn't have a direction.

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.

When everybody has access to an avalanche of information, becoming a master thinker is very important in your life-long security.

I've found that often, just when you think you've hit a wall, you experience a breakthrough that takes you to new heights in accomplishment