You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
Diana RossRead
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.
Interpretation
Take initiative to turn your dreams into reality rather than waiting for others to help you.
This quote by Diana Ross emphasizes the importance of proactive effort in achieving one's goals. It suggests that relying on others to fulfill your aspirations is not effective; instead, individuals must take charge of their own destinies and work actively to make their dreams a reality.
In practice
In a motivational speech to students about taking control of their futures.
You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
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.
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.
When you fall, feel the pain. And then stand up. You were born for victory. And failure has no place in your world.
Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.
Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.
I can remember trying to coach, trying to figure out schemes, and it just wasn't coming to me.
If I had stood at the free-throw line and thought about 10 million people watching me on the other side of the camera lens, I couldn't have made anything. So I mentally tried to put myself in a familiar place. I thought about all those times I shot free throws in practice and went through the same motion, the same technique that I had used thousands of times. You forget about the outcome. You know you are doing the right things. So you relax and perform.
If you want to get in shape, go to the #β gym every single day, change your clothes and take a shower. If you can do that every single day for a month, pretty soon you'll start doing something while you're there.
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