The trick to balance is to not make sacrificing important things become the norm.

There is no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice.

The most important things in life aren't things.

If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, I strongly encourage you to invite someone to join you.

Pilots, to a large degree, are like salesmen. They have to be confident to be good at their jobs. They have to practice relentlessly and plan out all the scenarios of the things that could happen when they're out there. Nothing is more important than preparation. They are also mighty competitive, both as individuals and as squadrons.

The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.