You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
Diana RossRead
With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I'm comfortable with money and it's comfortable with me.
Interpretation
The quote reflects on the transition from a desire for materialism to a more balanced relationship with money.
Diana Ross shares her experience of early success with the Supremes, where the allure of wealth led her to focus on buying material possessions. Over time, she has developed a more mature and comfortable relationship with money, indicating a shift from superficial wants to a deeper understanding of financial well-being.
In practice
During a motivational speech about financial health, this quote could be used to illustrate the relationship people can develop with money over time.
You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.
Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.
You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.
I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.
My children come first and the career comes in around that.
Your real wealth can be measured not by what you have but by who you are.
Yes, winning the gold medal was undoubtedly the biggest day of my career - mostly because I won the way I had prepared to run it. It was a totally satisfying experience.
If we surround ourselves with people who are successful, who are forward-moving, who are positive, who are focused on producing results, who support us, it will challenge us to be more and do more and share more. If you can surround yourself with people who will never let you settle for less than you can be, you have the greatest gift that anyone can hope for.
There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.
Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don't make compromises. Don't worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned with doing good work and make the right choices and protect your work. And if you can build a good name, eventually, that name will be its own currency.
For me right now I think being the world number one is a bigger deal than being the world champion because I think it shows better who plays the best chess. That sounds self-serving but I think it's also right.
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