An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?
Tina FeyRead
An acting teacher once told me, 'Greet everything with yes... Even if you abandon one idea for another one, saying yes allows you to move forward.'
Interpretation
Saying 'yes' to opportunities enables progress and creativity, even if you have to let go of other ideas.
This quote emphasizes the importance of a positive and accepting attitude towards new ideas and opportunities. By embracing a mindset of 'yes,' individuals can foster creativity and innovation, allowing for growth and development in their pursuits, even if it means leaving behind previous concepts or plans.
In practice
Using this quote during a motivational speech to encourage creativity in a team.
An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?
To say I’m an overrated troll, when you have never even seen me guard a bridge, is patently unfair.
Sleep when your baby sleeps. Everyone knows this classic tip, but I say why stop there? Scream when your baby screams. Take Benadryl when your baby takes Benadryl. And walk around pantless when your baby walks around pantless.
I didn't get on TV until I was 30, which is really fortunate because you are who you are at that point.
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Ninety percent of my game is mental. It's my concentration that has gotten me this far.
Don't fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it.
Make each day your masterpiece. Life is now. Life is not later on.
But I am an optimist about Britain; and the difference between an optimist and a pessimist is not that the optimist believes the world is wonderful and the pessimist believes it's beset by challenges; the difference is the pessimist believes we will be defeated by them; the optimist thinks the challenges can be overcome.
People always ask me why I still want to play, but I want to know why no one will give me an opportunity. It's like they put a stamp on me: 'Hall of Fame. You're done. That's it.'
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
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