In order to become better than anybody else you must first become better than yourself.

99% of genius comes from hard work, the remaining 1% comes from innate talent

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

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

There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.

Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know... It is about how you behave when you don't know.

The power of reflection is the most powerful skill you’ll learn.

Success can never happen without the journey (struggle).

Focus on progress, not perfection. Practise a little bit every day - little and often  Slow and steady wins the race.

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

If you want to succeed, double your failure rate.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift—that's why it's called 'the present

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. 

If you really want something you’ll find a way. If you don’t you’ll find an excuse.

You cannot start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.