You're not in competition with anyone but yourself. Outdo your past, not other people.

Hard work always pays off - it is not a question of if you will get there, but WHEN you will get there

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

When you make a mistake, take another chance. Only when you choose not to do so do you fail.

No matter how bad it gets, you’re still way ahead of those who haven’t even started.

Never let a dark chapter make you forget that better days are ahead of you. Your story is far from over.

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

Don’t compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday.

Try and do one thing each day that you would really rather not do.

Life is full of opportunities. With every opportunity that is missed, another one is born.

There is great wisdom in being able to realise that you don’t understand something before it goes too far.

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

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

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

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