“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” Rabindranath Tagore
Perspective from Successful Women
Today we bring you ten women from different professions who reflect on what they’ve learned about being successful. Commenting on work-life balance, overcoming hurdles, and the importance of mentors, each has a unique perspective. If youwere being interviewed for this article, what would you say is the most important thing you’ve learned from your own career about success and work-life balance?
“Career Advice from Successful Women.”
Today’s Quote: Trust Yourself
“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” Goethe
Use What Life Gives You
The women in these four stories are great examples of using what life gives you —even if it’s a “year of horribles” —to create something meaningful. In each case, change came by starting out small and and letting one step lead to the next.
Is there an experience you’ve come through in your life which may be positioning you to make an impact for others?
“Reinvention: Crafting a More Fulfilling Job, With No Money Down”
Today’s Quote: Do What You Love
“You never stop earning when you do what you love.” Asha Tyson
“Dumb” Ideas That Made Millions
When brothers Shep and Ian Murray started Vineyard Vines, a tie company based on Martha’s Vineyard, they were told it was a dumb idea. When Rick Wetzel of Wetzel’s Pretzels decided to run with his wife’s idea to sell big, soft pretzels at the mall, he sold his Harley to raise funds. The genesis of the Marshmallow Fun Company was a homemade toy that Kim and Beaver Raymond created for their son. In today’s post, learn about the humble beginnings of these and other companies that now net millions. While there are many factors to consider before making the leap to start a business, stories like these remind us to humor ourselves a bit before we disregard what could be a fun and lucrative venture.
“People Who Quit Their Jobs and Made Millions.”