Words of Wisdom

If you’ve ever read O Magazine you’re familiar with the article Oprah writes at the end of issue, What I Know For Sure.

The idea for her column started when film critic Gene Siskel asked her the question, “What do you know for sure?’ during an interview.  The question had become a hallmark for Siskel during celebrity interviews and it made a big impact on Oprah.  Today, Oprah says she uses that question as a way to take stock of her life.

Have you ever given thought to that question?  I often do but recently that question came up during a conversation with a friend as we were talking about having a fulfilling life and career.

Here’s the wisdom I shared with her and What I Know For Sure…

I talk a lot about following your passion on the blog and truly believe that everyone has a calling in life, one that centers around something they have a passion for.  The goal is to figure out what your passion is, what sets your soul on fire and how you can use that passion to help others, give back and make the world a better place.

Having experienced periods of fear in my life, I know that it is one of the key things that hold people back for living the life they want.  If you looked in my high school year book, you’d see that my quote for how I wanted to live my life was to have “no regrets.”  Letting fear control you is what’s holding you back for the job you want, the relationship you want and the dreams you have for yourself.  Let go of the fear and door will open for you to achieve it all.

Like fear, self-doubt can dilute your dreams and rob you of your happiness.  I believe that everyone was put on this earth for a reason and that we all possess our own set of talents and skills, something that no one can take from you.  The goal is to be true to who you are and to find your own path to success and happiness.

I’m sure you’ve heard the quote, “Comparison is the thief of joy”,  and boy does that quote hold so much truth.  I think many people (me included) get caught up in what everyone else is doing and allow that to influence the way we live our lives.  What I know for sure is that if you want to live life to the fullest it doesn’t matter what others are doing, it matters what YOU are doing.

And one of the most important things that I know of sure is that Believing in Yourself is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself.  It’s never to late to change your path, follow a new dream or rewrite your story but as you do that, remember that the secret to having it all is believing  you already do.

For more wisdom and inspiration, pick up a copy of Oprah’s book, What I Know For Sure.