Author: Jane Burnett / Source: Big Think
Actress Mindy Kaling recently shared an epiphany she’s had about success, telling Variety, “For many years, I thought that hard work was the only way you could succeed, but it’s simply not true… Particularly if you’re a woman of color, you need people to give you opportunities, because otherwise it won’t happen.
Talent is an important part of success, but you also need mentors to find promise in people that don’t necessarily seem like they will fit in.”Kaling has found that getting ahead and having a thriving career boils down to much more than how much — or how little — you work, and representation, along with support from your fellow co-workers, matters enormously. Here’s what four other powerful people can also teach us about lifelong success.
Oprah Winfrey believes that getting what we want comes with self-belief
Winfrey wrote about pursuing goals in O, The Oprah Magazine: “What I know for sure is this: The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there — as long as you’re willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There’s just you, this moment and a choice.” Reaching our goals comes down to honesty and preparation — and being mindful not to overextend ourselves during that pursuit. We’re most successful when we tend to…
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