Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Leap, and the net will appear.
Never complain and never explain.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
'Strictly Business' is about a young black man who is learning about himself, and that applies to a lot of young black men, those who are trying to find jobs. This film gives them a good look at that situation.