I do one thing - I don't do it on purpose - but I always make other guys look underdressed.

I'm a Levi's guy.

I've never been big on sports coats and pants. I'm a suit guy. It makes it clear who's in charge.

I've created the life I wanted.

I say to people all the time, it is OK to fail. Some of the greatest successes in the history of America started out as failures.

Passion is not something you have to talk about. People feel it.

Passion is everything. In fact, you've got to be borderline fanatical about what you do.

Finding gainful employment to pay for housing is hard for any veteran experiencing homelessness. It's even more difficult for veterans who've also had encounters with police and stints in jail.

Long before I achieved financial success and became the subject of a Hollywood film, I was a veteran, a single father, and a working person who was homeless.

Veterans who are homeless may not have a home, but that doesn't mean they don't have diverse skills that could be put to use to meet the needs of an expanding job market.

My stepfather was fond of letting me know, quote, 'I ain't your... damn daddy.' That was something that was painful, to put it mildly.

What I love about AT&T is that they are just as passionate as I am about rebooting the American dream.

I also often hear people say that the deck is stacked against them because of racism, sexism, or other oppressive 'isms.' But once you let go of the blame and excuses, you'll see that you can alter your position on your own.

Sometimes we are so busy helping others that we forget about ourselves. Remember, it's okay to say no and to ask others to carry their own weight.

Nine times out of 10, extenuating circumstances aside, I believe that people are where they are by some kind of choice on their part. You need to acknowledge that, 'Hey, I'm here because I steered my horse in this direction.'

You can blame outside factors or make excuses about why things didn't work out, but that doesn't change anything.

Just remember, you're never too old to have a hero.

When someone says, 'You can't,' what it really means is that they can't - so why should you get to?

If you're having a hard time recognizing your gifts, look to someone else you know who's been resourceful. You may be surprised by how your own strengths rise to the surface by watching someone else.

Your skills may not be anything out of the ordinary, but you can do miraculous things with what you've got. Maybe it's your parenting skills, or your compassion. It may be your curiosity, your imagination or unique style of fashion. Even if it seems to be no big deal, the lesson here is we all have unique abilities and talents.

My mom had to be resourceful. She grew up dirt poor in rural Louisiana.

Most of us have heard the saying, 'Cleanliness is next to godliness.' That's a sentiment I value, but another virtue has inspired me to revise that saying. As far as I'm concerned, what's next to godliness is resourcefulness.

In order for you to find a job, people need to know you're looking.

Remember: If you don't schmooze, you lose. Used wisely, a bit of chitchat helps create a personal connection with your boss and colleagues.