Surround yourself with people whose definition of you is not based on your history, but your destiny.

I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it.

God's grace and mercy have brought you through. Quit acting as if you made it on your own.

I have certain standards for myself so if something drops beneath that standard or if the opportunity doesn't fit who I am authentically at my core - I don't invest time where my brand isn't respected or where what I have to offer isn't appreciated.

If you can learn to love the imperfect people in your family then it's possible that someone can learn to love a imperfect you.

I think the thing that people do wrong today is that they pray for external validation.

You cannot have a private relationship in a public arena. You must look to an inner circle of people who really know you. Don't expect to have that kind of intimate relationship with people who only know you publicly. Do not seek to be understood by the world.