My dad used to call me "yeah but" because no matter what the answer was I always wanted to explore why things were what they were and how they might be different.

I would say my mind is always working - no matter where I am I continue to see opportunities all around me. My only sorrow is that I can't possibly explore them all!

You can't base your life's decisions on potential future regrets.

The true measure of success isn't winning, it's whether you won & could actually deliver.

I believe its a lifestyle choice and like any lifestyle choice it will be what you make of it and how fully you live and enjoy it.

I want to own my own business because then I can be in control of everything.

People give up control because they don't want to make mistakes.

Sometimes being in control of everything comes with a lot of challenges.

I've got a lot of businesses that I've invested in and I am really enjoying it.

You need more than an idea to run a business

I have been truly blessed with the ability to compartmentalize the many competing agendas in my mind. Because of this I can shut it off and enjoy the moment.

I have nothing against kids—as long as they go home with their parents at the end of the day.

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

I've learned after doing a couple records that if it feels good and it's easy, then that's usually a good sign. And that feeling sorta went with us to Nashville - everything was just natural.

Love is the poetry of our feelings. But there are some horrible poems.

I trust you, Jared," she whispered. "I always did. I love you, Master.

A poor teacher complains, an average teacher explains, a good teacher teaches, a great teacher inspires.

The lyric self is the self; the narrative self is not.

Will this matter a year from now?

Last night I had a peace dream.

I'm not perfect, but I'm the truth.