What I Know For Sure–Inspired by Oprah

During a busy work day, I typically take a few breaks and catch up on emails or surfing the web.  Last week, I read one of Oprah’s daily emails, where she talked about her long ago interview with Gene Siskel.  During their chat, Gene asked Oprah, ” What do you know for sure?” 

   

 Oprah was initially caught off guard by that question, but found it so intriguing that she eventually created a column in her magazine, the last page of every issue,  entitled, What I Know For Sure.  Every month she shares bits of wisdom, lessons learned and ah-ha moments that reveal those things she knows to be true about herself and her life. 

Despite the fact that I’ve read every issue of “O” magazine since it’s debut, I never really stopped to think about what it is that I Know For Sure until I read Oprah’s all-time top 20 answers. Her list inspired me to think about the guiding principles that govern my life and create my own list. 

 

  • You are as happy as you choose to be.
  • You are your most important asset.
  • When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.
  • Thoughts become things–your life is a physical manifestation of what goes on in your head.
  • Worry is a waste of energy, time and spirit.
  • Gratitude is Everything.
  • When one door closes, another one opens.
  • Listen to your inner voice and trust your instincts.
  • Passion= purpose
  • With each new sunrise, you have a new opportunity to be great and do great.
  • When things don’t go your way, it may not be what you want, but it usually is what you need.
  • When you Give, you get.
  • Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
  • The only people who never fail are those who never attempt anything.
  • At the end of the day, the belief that we can, and the courage to try, eventually bring results.
  • Nice Matters.
  • Success is dependent on effort
  • Trust Yourself, Think for Yourself, Act for Yourself, Speak for Yourself & Be Yourself.
  • What you put out comes back to you (just like Oprah, this is my creed!)
  • Sometimes you need to color outside the lines.

 

When you think about your life, what is it that you know for sure?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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