My work at R.E.I. was incredibly fulfilling and rewarding, especially the stewardship elements of it, the ability to connect young people to public lands close to home.

President Obama believes that we have a moral obligation to the next generation to leave our land, water, and wildlife better than we found it.

If it's in people's interest to invest in renewables and invest in clean technologies, I'm convinced it will happen.

I want to get people to connect to the outdoors.

Banking gives you a glimpse into what makes companies succeed and what makes companies fail.

People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.

A walk with nature awakens the mind of creativity.

The Bible, Holy writings.

There is a graveyard in my poor heart - dark, heaped-up graves, from which no flowers spring.

There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee.

Cherish your friends, stay true to your principles, live passionately and fully and well. Experience new things. Love and be loved, if you ever get the chance

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.

I didn't have a clue where I was going on my first lap of practice.

I worked with Cecil B DeMille quite a few times.

A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ.