We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

To reach a port, we must sail

What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.

There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.

Happiness is not a goal, but a by-product.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Stay self-funded as long as possible.

The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.

You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.

Failure defeats losers, failure inspires winners.

The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.

If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people.

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.