Malik Yoba Quotes

I love creating opportunities for people. I think it's my orphan mentality.

For me, it has always been about using my platform to help others.

The best way to help the Latino community is to give back. I love giving back; I'm quiet about God and what I do, but we do a lot in the Dominican Republic.

I'm not the biggest star in the world, but I do have a platform, and if I can use that platform to help somebody else, why wouldn't I?

5-hour Energy has always been about helping hard working people, and the Amazing People program takes this further by making a significant difference in the lives of those who are working through difficult circumstances.

It's very rewarding if I make a difference to a kid.

But as I always say to people I'm essentially a public service person.

I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.

When you think about growing and being empowered yourself, it is what you've been able to do for other people that leaves you the fullest.

I have such an extraordinary platform where I am able to help people. To me, that's the number one priority.

To this day, I have an open door policy. I seek out interns and young women and try to help them. Women mentors were important to me, and I want to do that for others.

I like giving back to the community, because it lasts a long time.

A lot of people think it takes millions of dollars to give back or inspire, but just you showing up means a lot.

I just want to give back and kind of be a resource for younger generations.

To give people that first start in life is a tremendous privilege. It's one of the great joys of being part of a growing company.

My mom taught me from a young age to give back and volunteer any chance you get. It was something that I knew, if I made the NFL, I would financially have the ability to do.

If you are a success, you can take care of people; you can give a lot to your community.

We feel like if we can give back, that's what we are called to do. So we've been fortunate to do a lot of really cool things and touch a lot of people's lives.

If I could help someone somewhere, help a young manager, I'd love that. I did it at Derby with Darren Wassall and had a great time.

This is basketball. It's All-Star and all that stuff. That's not what it's really about. It's about making a difference and impacting the kids and helping people in need. That's what it's about.

I love football, but I also want to give back. I want to take care of kids and single moms, so it's not only about playing football. I want my life to matter in that way.

I'm one of those people who want to give back and see other people do better.

Giving is a universal opportunity. Regardless of your age, profession, religion, income bracket, and background, you have the capacity to create change.

Philanthropy is fun and fulfilling.

In charity, every little bit works. You can't change the world. You can't do everything. But you sure try to bring awareness and do as much as you can.