The life of a startup is full of ups and downs, an emotional roller coaster ride that you can't quite imagine if you've spent your whole career in a corporation.

Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.

Never buy anything in a room with a chandelier.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the hands of the receptionist.

Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.

When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It's all a matter of perspective.

Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.

If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.

A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.

None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.

There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.

The level of consciousness defines the beauty of our lives.

Love is my philosophy, compassion is my journey and peace is my destination.

How would I know which one I was?

Romeo Must Die was the first film that I did where I was able to just be free as an actor.

Do what's good for you Or you're not good for anybody

What you pay attention to grows. If your attention is attracted to negative situations and emotions, then they will grow in your awareness.

Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you quit, try.

Looking at somebody looking good is so... boring.

People thought once Obama got into office that racism was over with. But, what we ended up learning was that it just came more into the light.

I am a news presenter, a news broadcaster, an anchorman, a managing editor - not a commentator or analyst. I feel no compulsion to be a pundit.