“My mother taught me the principles of hard work, setting my own goals and visualizing my future. From my early days with Destiny's Child, I understood I had to be focused and dedicated if I wanted true success. We were taught we needed a plan and the discipline to execute that plan to the fullest. I strongly believe if you work hard, whatever you want, it will come to you. I know that's easier said than done but keep trying.” IfsKnowsWantTryingBelieveChildrenSaidHardDoneWantedMotherGoalMy OwnPrinciplesDestinyPlansTaughtHard WorkNeededDisciplineEasierUnderstoodFocusedSettingSettingsDedicatedKeep TryingMy FutureTrue SuccessVisualizingEasier Said Than Done Author:Beyonce Knowles
“When I hear a great new record, especially when it's by someone that I respect and admire, then a part of me is like, Why didn't I think of that? Why didn't I write that record? It makes you sick, but in a way it can be a great thing. It makes you want to go back to the lab and start writing again. Maybe it will inspire you to try a little harder.” ThinkingWayWantWritingTryingLittlesRecordsInspireSickHarderGreat ThingsAdmireLabs Author:Beyonce Knowles
“If you work hard, whatever you want, it will come to you. I know that's easier said than done, but keep trying.” IfsKnowsWantTryingSaidHardDoneHard WorkEasierKeep TryingEasier Said Than Done Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I don't try to hide our relationship with Jay-Z. There's nothing to hide. People see us, but we just don't talk about it, and I think that's absolutely helped us. People give us space and respect us. The minute you start talking about it, that's all people want to talk about. And then the really big rumors start happening.” PeopleThinkingGivingTryingOur RelationshipRumor Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I always try to be myself. Ever since I was an introverted kid, I'd get on stage and be able to break out of my shell.” TryingKidsAbleBreakStageBullyingShellsBreak OutIntroverted Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I always have breakfast, say, scrambled egg whites, a vegetable smoothie, or whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk. For lunch and dinner, I eat a lot of fish and vegetables. And throughout the day, I try to stay hydrated.” TryingWholeLowsFishesDinnerFatsEggsBreakfastLunchVegetablesMilkGrainCerealScrambled EggsWhole GrainsSmoothies Author:Beyonce Knowles
“Thank God for my computer. Sometimes when there is no one to talk to, I talk aloud so that I can get all my thoughts out and try to figure out the issues that I'm having and try, I'm trying to find the answers.” TryingI CanSometimesDreamAnswersIssuesFiguresComputerThank GodMy Thoughts Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.” TryingI CanGoalInspiringOne ThingHigherSafeAccomplishGrainHigher Goals Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I don't really have any different cravings from the ones that I had before. I've always liked food that is not good for you, and I still do. But I think I've been really good with eating healthy. I think probably the biggest thing is french fries, but that's nothing new. Right now, I'm trying to force myself to drink water with lemon. Bo-ring.” ThinkingTryingStillsDifferentForceWaterDrinkHealthyRight NowEatingRingsPregnancyCravingLemonsNothing NewFriesDrink WaterFrench FriesEating Healthy Author:Beyonce Knowles
“There's definitely a dangerous feeling when you're in love-it's giving your heart to someone else and knowing that they have control over your feelings. I know for me, who always tries to be so tough, that's the dangerous thing.” KnowsLoveGivingTryingHeartFeelingsKnowingDangerousToughOver YouDangerous Things Author:Beyonce Knowles
