You have to admire Oprah Winfrey. She is the most powerful woman in the country and comes from a very humble background. The woman has succeeded on talent and energy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Oprah's success comes from talent and energy despite humble beginnings.
- In plain terms
- Oprah became powerful through talent and hard work from a humble start.
- What can you take from it?
- Talent and drive can overcome humble origins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives success?
- How much does background matter?
Another view
Privilege and luck also play roles in success stories.
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