“Once I commit to something and I have a full hearted desire to see it work, I can’t imagine what it would take to make me quit.”

“Whatever your calling, it's already rooted within you, and those roots can be trampled or tugged at but never removed. They grow stronger only when tended, nurtured, and most important, shared with others.”

“The great, courageous act we must all do is to step out of our history and past so we can live our dreams.”

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.”

“Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is an opportunity for you to rise.”

“You teach people how to treat you.”

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.”