“Do not buy into the idea that you have to keep relocating to accomplish your dreams in life.”

“No one has a gun to your head. You are the primary agenda-setter in your life.”

“Who wants a friend who talks about you behind your back? How do I know I can trust you to say good things in my absence when I've seen you cut up a "friend" behind his or her back, only to smile and act endearing when the person unexpectedly appears?”

“Imagine that your mouth is a water spout. When you open the valve (speak), whatever comes out is an indicator of what's inside of you.”

“Take the plunge. Jump in. Make friends and be vulnerable. Life is too short to alienate yourself.”

“How we see ourselves and what we base our worth on are primary motivators throughout life.”

“Words have a way of coming back to haunt us.”