I took a huge risk leaving baseball, because I was predicted to play in the big leagues. I'm kind of a prototypical second baseman.

Always persevere, always have a great perspective, and always have great purpose in your life

I thought about all the people that told me I couldn't do it and told me I couldn't get there.

Every setback has a major comeback.

I truly believe in positive synergy, that your positive mindset gives you a more hopeful outlook, and belief that you can do something great means you will do something great.

Every day I wake up and that’s my goal, to be on a constant quest for knowledge and do something different, being unique and being uncommon.

Separation comes from preparation.

I'm here today because God has brought me here. Jesus has brought me here...I'm with an amazing team. I believe He perfectly placed me in the right spot at the right time.

The only person I can change is the one in the mirror.

Live with a purpose, play with a purpose.

My dad used to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning and hit me ground balls and tell me, 'Don't be afraid to excel. Don't be afraid to be great.'

We have been God-like in our planned breeding of our domestic plants and animals but rabbit-like in our unplanned breeding of ourselves.

I'm just thankful that even at a young age, I got to experience something like 'X Factor, ' and I got to meet enough people just to know that I needed to be patient until the right deal came around.

No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward

If people are passionate about your product, whether it's because they're hating or loving it, those are both good scenarios.

I'm telling you that India is that way, now set my course.

The average person expels flatulence 15 times each day!

If I had more time, I'd watch more woodworking or home-improvement shows, but, not enough hours in the day.

There's no shortage of great ideas. There's a shortage of execution.

It’s like once everyone decides who you are, you’re locked into their version of you and that’s it.

There are times when the best writing you can do is to go for a walk or drive, a long drive is ideal.