At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about what you’ve done with those accomplishments. Its about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It about what you’ve given back” (23).
So you never know who you touch. You never know how or when you’ll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else” (20).
The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They’re not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion – to care about people and about your children” (217) – John Singleton “Oh Man, I’ve Become My Father
When you don’t understand something, you label it and condemn it” (94) – Danny Glover, “The Fundamental Things
There is nothing good or bad, except by comparison” (209) – “Effort is Everything” by Bud Selig
What are you doing extra? That’s what counts. That’s when you’re working hard – when you’re going above and over what’s expected of you” (102). – Tony Gonzalez, “The Giant Within
There’s nothing good or bad, except by comparison” (210) – Bud Selig “Effort is Everything
He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family” (73). – Bill Clinton, “Paying Attention
I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.
My faith helps me understand that circumstances don’t dictate my happiness, my inner peace.
My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.
If I am a cup maker, I’m interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.
Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward.
I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me – spiritually and financially.
I’m not a film buff. I don’t watch a lot of movies.
I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.
My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don’t need another plaque.
My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.