“I am very cognizant of the fact that leadership is given to me by others, but I am also cognizant of the fact that it’s my duty to lead, and make that choice every day to lead, understanding that I serve this group and always serve the greater good. The Pacific Institute, the mentors I have, the books I read, all impact who I am as a leader.”

“We understand it takes talent to be successful. It takes opportunity. But the third thing that is really the most important is what kind of character, attitude, thoughts, habits, and priorities on a day-to-day basis that you have, to bring all that to fruition."

“One of the main things we used all the time is the expectation that there’s the unshakable belief that coaches have in you, in your abilities, and we had such a clear picture. We did a really great job of conveying that picture, and the students did a great job of changing those expectations and being open. They really were open to what we were doing and trying.”

“This is a tremendous way to make the world a better place. The curriculum allows you to dream further than you’ve ever dreamed before; dream outside the box. [PX2] allows you to try everything you can to get there and be the person you need to be to get there.”

“It was like a rebirth because I realized there was a way to deal with everything – that this could help me grow as a person, too.”