Failure is not the outcome - failure is not trying. Don't be afraid to fail.
Sara BlakelyRead
I think my story says that, when women are given the chance and the opportunity, that we can achieve a lot. We deliver.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the potential of women to achieve greatness when provided with opportunities.
Sara Blakely's quote reflects the belief that when women are given the appropriate opportunities and support, they are capable of extraordinary accomplishments. It highlights the importance of access to resources and encouragement in empowering women to succeed in various fields, thereby inspiring others to recognize and foster female potential.
Themes
WomenOpportunityAchievementEmpowermentSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about women's empowerment in the workplace.
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Don't let what you don't know scare you, because it can become your greatest asset. And if you do things without knowing how they have always been done, you're guaranteed to do them differently.
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I failed the LSAT. Basically, if I had not failed, I'd have been a lawyer and there would be no Spanx. I think failure is nothing more than life's way of nudging you that you are off course. My attitude to failure is not attached to outcome, but in not trying. It is liberating.
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I made a conscious decision not to tell anyone in my life. Now I tell people - don't tell anyone your idea until you have invested enough of yourself in it that you are not going to turn back. When a person has an idea at that conception moment it is the most vulnerable - one negative comment could knock you off course.
Sara BlakelyRead
I think failure is nothing more than life's way of nudging you that you are off course. My attitude to failure is not attached to outcome, but in not trying. It is liberating. Most people attach failure to something not working out or how people perceive you. This way, it is about answering to yourself.
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