Aphorisms: Mastery is the result of staying longer than others quit.

"Focus is saying no to what doesn’t matter."

— Japanese Proverb

"Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you're positive, good things happen."

— Deep Roy

"Effort is the currency of growth."

— Japanese Proverb

"I scorched the earth with my talent and I let my light shine."

— André Leon Talley

"Tough times never last, but tough people do."

— Robert H. Schuller

"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

— A.A. Milne