In college, I was an intern for Oprah Winfrey at Harpo Studios in downtown Chicago.
People often ask me how I landed the job.
When I think about it, the truth is that I just never thought I COULDN’T get it.
Everyone kept telling me that many people had tried, but no one had ever gotten, so I better look for a more “realistic” internship.
I prefer to only take advice from people who tell me what I want to hear, so I ignored them.
At that young age, I felt invincible. I never doubted myself. If I wanted something, I just went for it knowing that it wasn’t a question of “if” but more a question of “when.”
Man, I miss my cocky young self sometimes!
I never really considered whether I COULD do something. I just didn’t think that I COULDN’T. It was that simple.
How many times do you tell yourself that you can’t do or have something so you don’t even try??
What if you’re wrong? What if you could?
You might find yourself in a new, more satisfying career. You might end up a skilled guitarist. You might find yourself with a hot, new boyfriend. You might end up as an intern at the Oprah Winfrey Show eating the biggest shrimp you’ve ever laid your eyes on while having lunch with Reggie, her hairdresser. (True story.)
Channel your cocky, young self! Just don’t tell yourself you can’t. Period.
When you’re ready, I can help you get there. Message me.
