“I’m inspired by the work of those (and sometimes even the people themselves) who strive to inspire.”

Once I got down arithmetic and a little bit of algebra, I think I checked out. As I’ve gotten older, I think there’s a lot more relation to math.

Ask anyone battling health issues – most especially, issues that could have been avoided.

I don’t need to overeat to feel satisfied. I cook with healthy oils (olive, coconut) and stay away as much as possible from overly processed foods. When I do indulge, I enjoy it. For that moment. And then I balance it with exercise.

Inspiration comes from so many things that it’s hard to define what that is or when it happens.

Because obstacles will always present themselves, the hardest obstacle of all is developing a way of living

Nothing I can be faced with that I won’t grow mentally stronger and wiser from having endured.

Have dreams/goals and never quit working toward achieving them.

I try not to overeat (which is my biggest problem), and I find that when I’m eating quality foods from good sources,

Positivity and forward thinking. I work on that one every day, and every day I get a little better. Better at knowing that there is no obstacle that I cannot overcome.

It’s hard to fully enjoy your time on Earth without having your health.

They will both let you know when you’re doing things the right way for you. And when you’re not. You just need to be honest with yourself and listen to what they’re saying.

I’m definitely not comfortable in a Speedo! That’s as uncomfortable as it gets!

I think I’m a trivia nerd. I love to learn about everything. I’m curious.

We all have choices that we are empowered to make on a daily basis, and while those choices can be limited by affordability and accessibility

A perspective that allows you to consistently make decisions based on the right set of criteria.

That best choice usually requires more effort and more thought, but, undeniably, the results are worth it.

A mission could be defined as an image of a desired state that you want to get to. Once fully seen, it will inspire you to act, fuel your imagination and determine your behavior.

Hangout with people who respect you. And people who inspire you.

In the abstract art of cooking, ingredients trump appliances, passion supersedes expertise, creativity triumphs over technique, spontaneity inspires invention, and wine makes even the worst culinary disaster taste delicious.

Becoming critical in the face of criticism, only inspires more criticism.

I learned early on the value and the power of music to inspire and to drive me.

What was the duty of the teacher if not to inspire?

Prufrock had measured out his life with measuring spoons; Dubin, in books resurrecting the lives of others.

Inspiration is the greatest gift because it opens your life to many new possibilities.