I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.
Diana RossRead
You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
Interpretation
Self-belief is crucial, even if mentorship is valuable.
In this quote, Diana Ross emphasizes the importance of self-confidence over external guidance. While mentors can provide support and advice, ultimately, success hinges on one's own belief in their abilities and potential.
In practice
This quote could be used in a motivational speech for young entrepreneurs.
I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.
Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.
You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.
I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.
With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I'm comfortable with money and it's comfortable with me.
My children come first and the career comes in around that.
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Within you is the divine capacity to manifest and attract all you desire.
I was in the projects dreaming about doing music and now I've done music. When I had nothing to when I had something I still have this driving force that's fueling me every day and that's making ideas reality.
But yeah, Ann [Trason] insisted, running was romantic; and no, of course her friends didn't get it because they'd never broken through. For them, running was a miserable two miles motivated solely by size 6 jeans: get on the scale, get depressed, get your headphones on, and get it over with. But you can't muscle through a five-hour run that way; you have to relax into it, like easing your body into a hot bath, until it no longer resists the shock and begins to enjoy it.
Whatever you really want, wants don't get met consistently, standards do.
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