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.
I promise I shall never give up, and that I'll die yelling and laughing, and that until then I'll rush around this world I insist is holy and pull at everyone's lapel and make them confess to me and to all.
You don't have to start from scratch to have a massive impact on the world.
People can be really smart or have skills that are directly applicable, but if they don't really believe in it, then they are not going to really work hard.
There will be days when I walk in an arena and people will cheer and then there might be days when I walk in an arena and people might boo, but it all sounds the same to me because it's all just noise that lets me know that I'm relevant.
In times of unrest and in an unstable economy, it is very easy to let your attitude slip and begin feeling sorry for yourself. This is precisely when you want to practice healthy attitudinal rules to stay alert, alive and enthusiastic. Don't ever lose the zest for life and life won't lose its zest for you. Say something positive to every person you meet today.
Failure is a reality; we all fail at times, and it's painful when we do. But it's better to fail while striving for something wonderful, challenging, adventurous, and uncertain than to say, " I don't want to try because I may not succeed completely.
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