Perseverance

Whatever blocks you encounter, you have learned that there is a way over, around or through them. It is not those obstacles that inhibit your progress but your confidence, and will to break the inertia of fear and doubt.

Don't expect your ship to come in unless you sent one out.

When one door closes, another door always opens. It really does.

Your odds of success in things you attempt go up radically if you are methodical and diligent.

Creativity is a consequence of action, not its motivation. Do what needs to be done and then ask whether it was possible.

It's moments like these that force us to try harder, to dig deeper, and to discover gifts we never knew we had — to find the greatness that lies within each of us.

One thing is for sure — if you never try, you're never going to win.

A lot of other folk will tell you that the sky is falling. I will not tell you that the sky is falling. I will say that those are pennies from heaven. Because I've seen this movie before and I know how it turns out.

Success doesn't come from a high IQ or innate talent. It takes a willingness to work hard. There is just no substitute for hard work and relentless preparation.

You can't be paralyzed by fear of failure or you will never push yourself. You push yourself because you believe in yourself and in your vision.

There is another path to take. It's hard work. You'll be right sometimes, you'll be wrong sometimes. People will doubt you, you'll doubt yourself. But if you are doing something you want and have a passion for, at least you'll have that to guide you.

You don't receive respect, you earn it, and you aren't given opportunity, you fight for it.