career

One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am. – Michelle Obama

The important thing is to realize that no matter what people’s opinions may be, they’re only just that – people’s opinions. You have to believe in your heart what you know to be true about yourself. And let that be that. – Mary J. Blige

No person has the right to rain on your dreams. – Marian Wright Edelman

You can’t succeed if they don’t. Good managers realize that they cannot succeed if the people working for them are not successful. Therefore, they empower their people and then do everything they can to help insure their success. – Al Kaltman

You can win if you got the heart and tenacity and soul to keep on trying. – Miles Davis

Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change. – Jesse Jackson

Give light and people will find the way. – Ella Baker

You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story. — Lisa Nichols

Have a vision. Be demanding. – Colin Powell

You never know which experiences of life are going to be of value . . . You’ve got to leave yourself open to the hidden opportunities. – Robin Roberts