Quotes from Dan Pena

All my life, I was always in a hurry! I was always hustling!

It took me 8 years to graduate from undergraduate school because I kept 'communism from your door steps' for 3 1/2 years in between while serving in the U.S. Army.

People regularly practice playing a sport like golf or basketball - but few people think about 'practicing being successful.' I had practiced meeting the Queen of England - what I would wear, how I would stand, the handshake - so when I did meet her, I was comfortable - for I had practiced the moment for years.

The Internet has allowed even more growth possible than in the bricks and mortar industries that I dealt with years ago. It is easier to get a business to a million dollars/pounds in revenue on the net! It is not easy! But it is easier when compared to construction, etc., though all businesses use the Internet to enhance marketing.

Good lawyers win so-so lawsuits. Great lawyers can win lawsuits in which you have little or no chance to win.

We all have baggage from our upbringing! That's life!

The world is full of people who want their ears tickled on strategies for wealth creation and protection and so-called revealed secrets to wealth creation. And there are plenty of slick 'business coaches' who are more than willing to do just that - for a fee. This is the world of the seminar guru.

The truth is, I almost always did accomplish what I said I would - in the face of overwhelming obstacles!

By definition, to work with me, you need thicker skin and must be OK with a certain amount of verbal abuse!

Super-success is not for everyone, and you will endure weeks and months and years of hard work, obstacles, failures, victories, pain, and any manner of 'negative' experiences to reap the rewards of success, drink from the golden goblet, own the brass ring.

When I volunteered for the draft as a 20-year-old, mischievous guy at the height of the Vietnam War, most thought I was destined to pass from this earth early!

As I have told many, the only goal my dad had for me was to keep me alive to reach the age of reason! He had no aspirations for me vis-a-vis education, wealth, or anything else!

When you truly believe in your idea or your company or yourself, then you don't need to have a huge ego or a huge personality.

We are only as emotionally strong as our deepest/biggest secret!

Discipline is not just about punishing yourself, it's about creating habits that lead to success.

Discipline is the art of making the right decision, even when it's the hard one.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement.

Discipline is the difference between a good life and a great one.

Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built.

Discipline is the key to unlocking your full potential.

Virtually all big law firms have good to super-good lawyers. All big law firms don't have great litigators.