Surrogate fathers and other male figures stepped in to give guidance after my dad died. Businessmen taught me to honor my commitments; others gave me opportunities beyond my wildest imaginations. Authors and speakers set good, solid examples of high standards and lofty goals for me; mature, committed Christians nurtured and instructed me.

Every obnoxious act is a cry for help.

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

Don't judge me by my past. I don't live there anymore

Make failure your teacher, not your undertaker.

Never blame anyone in your life. Good people give you happiness. Bad people give you experience. Worst people give you a lesson. And best people give you memories.

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation