You have to shelf your excitement and be realistic about your internal and external strengths and weaknesses. (p.70)

It was actually very difficult., especially during the first five years of the start-up stage, when all the odds seemed to be against us—this is probably true for most entrepreneurs. To succeed, you really have to put your heart and soul into it. (p. 71)

I was excited to do something, even if I didn't know what it was. I think you need that feeling—that excitement, that fire—to make your dreams a reality. (p.59)

It's alright to keep and open mind, but at a certain point—once you have thoroughly completed your homework—you have to learn how to stop and focus on intensely and passionately executing these goals step by step. You have to repel the distractions.

I love watching reality TV, but being part of making it was just demoralizing.

Truth is, no matter how many people you have around you now, you'll sure die al0ne in the end.