Work ethic is important, because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, or charisma, or any natural attribute, it’s a choice.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

The gift of imperfection - let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.

Pure mathematics is in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today

There is no talent here. There is hard work and obsession. You could be anyone if you put in the time.

Shoot for the moon and even if you miss you’ll land among the stars/

FAIL - First Attempt In Learning

Success can never happen without the journey (struggle).

Everything that happens was once a dream.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal.  It is the courage to continue that counts.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. 

Skills are built not born.

Everything you want is on the other side of fear

Don't expect to be good at maths or understand things straight away. Be patient and persistent. Rome wasn't built in a day, but they worked on it every single day.