![]() Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. ![]() The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. And I'm thrilled that your legacy will live on. Wouldnt Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.11, Bantam. You inspired me as a writer, as a leader, and as a woman. You have inspired me as a young girl who grew up in the most beautifully diverse section of Queens, New York. My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free. Maya Angelou- for being an inspiration to me and countless others. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. And we need to have courage to move forward- to push past the struggle and be who we want to be as leaders despite the fact that it can be really, really scary. And wherever we are in our lives- as leaders- we all experience struggle. Maya Angelou had to endure great struggle throughout her life. Because without courage, you can't practice any other virtues consistently. The only thing is, people have to develop courage. If my heart's not in it, I can't be in it. But ultimately, it makes me a better leader and entrepreneur. That's a learned skill, and not always easy to practice. If I don't love doing something, and it's not necessary for my families' survival, I don't do it. I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it. Many of Maya Angelou’s words suggest that what truly matters in life is not what we accomplish or achieve, but how we treat others and make them feel. That no one could advocate for me better than I could- in fact, no one WOULD advocate for me if I wouldn't. When I was struggling as a leader, I found that this quote helped me realize that I absolutely needed to put myself first. I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me. ![]() But over time I have learned not to be a doormat or a victim- and that I'd rather not be liked than be walked all over. With a company name like "Likeable," I am the first to say that I love being "liked." I despise the concept of enemies. ![]() But the choice to be defeated is just that- a choice.Ī wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim. But people will never forget how you made them feel." "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer.We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.Īny entrepreneur that tells you that their road has not been paved with difficulties is not being honest. "Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in this world, but it has not solved one yet." "Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option." "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." "I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being." "People will forget what you said. Here are just a few of her greatest gems-which prove that, though she was such a famous, genius lady, she had a knack for making all people believe we had the power of change within us. The vast majority of us never met her, but she's such a giant of words and thoughts, I think it's a privilege just to have lived in the same time. Maya Angelou, who passed away this morning, gave up speaking for six years of her life and still managed to say some of the most stunningly affecting things I've ever heard.
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