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

A book a day keeps the stupidity away.

You can have results or excuses, not both

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

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. 

It always seems impossible until it's done.

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

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

Just stick with it, what seems hard now will one day be your warm up.

He who has begun his task is half-way done. Have the courage to begin!

Don't fear failure, fear being in the same exact same place next year as you are now.

Don't be afraid to take an unfamiliar path.  Sometimes they're the ones that lead you to the best places.

You can hire a tutor but you can't hire someone to practice for you.

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

Skills are built not born.