We need to accept that we won't always make the right decisions, that we'll screw up royally sometimes - understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success.

The land of burnout is not a place I ever want to go back to.

America is a country ready to be taken, in fact, longing to be taken by political leaders ready to restore democracy and trust to the political process.

I think she's the foundation of everything I've done. I think, definitely, my mother's fear of failure helps make me more resilient and helps make me persevere.

My book, 'The Total Me-Tox,' is about self-care and self-love and how they lead to success and empowerment. My goal is to encourage women to be their best selves in a warm, friendly way. Think human, not superhuman.

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.

In any grass-roots campaign, building an ongoing base of support is as important as winning the ultimate goal.

For me, it is important to do well in what I'm doing, to achieve the goals I have for myself.