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“The path to my success was never about attaining incredible wealth or celebrity,” media mogul Oprah Winfrey admitted. “It was about the process of continually seeking to be better, challenging myself to pursue excellence on every level. The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person
Barbara Stanny • Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles
OPRAH WINFREY CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN); Actress and Producer
David M. Rubenstein • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
When you look at Oprah Winfrey’s multidecade run through daytime talk most of it at No. 1 it’s easy to be impressed by what she did to make it happen. But her longevity and success (Forbes estimated her net worth at over $2.3 billion) probably has more to do with what she did not do.
David Carr • A Triumph of Avoiding the Traps (Published 2009)
Where Greta Garbo was elusive, Oprah was relatable. Her producer later told her: “You are America—that’s the whole point.” This made TV a natural medium for Oprah. Oprah was playing herself; TV amplified her authenticity.
Rex Woodbury • The Business of Fame: 1920-2020
The real revelation was how powerful each successful woman had become. Not because the money gave her power, but because, by reclaiming her power, she was able to maximize her wealth.
Barbara Stanny • Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles
Look at Madonna. She’s consistently reinventing herself. Reinvention is her brand. When you consistently and genuinely show up, you build trust.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Steve Jobs: Asking for help is a superpower
“I’ve never found anybody that didn’t want to help me if I asked them for help.
I called up Bill Hewlett (founder of HP) when I was 12 years old.
He answered the phone himself.
I told him... See more