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“You can hack the system once you understand the system. And once you’re in, you can be one of the disrupters to the system. Break the system. Create a new system that works to the benefit of everyone—an even playing field.”

“Why do I call myself the Real-World Feminist? I also bristle at the bullshit labels that come with the term “feminist.” Because we’re not man-hating, humorless PC-robots, and I’m not going to be boxed in by anyone else’s idea of what a feminist is.”

“We need to get as many Real-World Feminists into corporate America as we can, so that we can get on with building that new system we all know is possible.”

“You have that special spark. The spark that shows your boss that you love what you are doing and are driven to take on more responsibility. It’s an undeniable, beautiful spark. I want you to boldly and fearlessly show that ambitious spark. To everyone. To the universe.”

“I ask you to reclaim the word 'ambition.' Face the world with a healthy, sparkling dose of it. Come from a why-not-me mentality. You can make a difference to your team. To your workplace. To your neighborhood. The world needs you to bring it. We’re counting on it.”

“Anything is possible with laughter. If you can laugh out loud, especially at a life of mistakes, you will come out unscathed.”

“If we don’t have all of the facts at hand, we still need to let the interested parties know that we’re on top of the research but that it will take time. When that information is gathered, inform them in an expedient manner. If employing the solution falls within our authority, implement it as soon as possible. If approval is required, document a request swiftly so any lag time won’t be attributed to our inattention.”

“The boomer career model is based upon the known. Fixed variables, stability, and a long-term plan that can be followed with confidence and little variation over decades. The modern career model is based upon the unknown. Multiple variables, volatility, and a flexible plan that needs to be able to grow and adapt.”

“Stand strong in your value. That starts by knowing your value.”

“Never allow your reality to be influenced by another's listless view of you.”

“Life will astound you when you give something a shot after being shot down.”

“Sometimes you have to "play the part" to become the part.”

“Those things that are not within your control can often be the very things that set you free.”

“Indiscretions can lead to great lessons.”

“When you make an embarrassing mistake, learn to let the memories be enough to let you laugh about it today.”

“It's your life and no one else cares as much about it as you should.”

“When you seek first to develop relationships based on personal and human ground, you will surely gain interest of another party.”

“Creative solutions come at drastic times, if you open your mind to the possibilities. Free yourself to take a chance!”

“Other people's criticisms about what you are capable of, have nothing to do with you.”

“Often it takes more guts than skill to open doors. Once the doors get opened, then it's up to you.”

“Sometimes life is unpredictable, as are people.”

“Choose your path or others may choose it for you.”

“When you get clear on your own boundaries, you will find it easy to decide what you're willing to accept in your career.”

“What makes a person unique is their vision, their belief, their passion, and their flat out unwillingness to give up.”

“It takes literally no effort to allow yourself to drift into a negative state of mind. However, an inspired mind is one that has been developed and is constantly practiced in the art of visualization, positive thinking, and unwavering belief in potential and possibility.”

“When it comes to recognizing your greatness, start first within your mind. Start now, in this moment. Imagine, imagine, imagine and then believe!”

“Successful people will tell you that they do not wonder if they are going to succeed. They know they will. It's just a matter of when.”

“People who believe in their own potential, and who are driven by purpose, rarely have time to talk about it.”

“Life's unpredictable path and length, should be enough to make you want to take a chance.”

“Opportunities seldom appear wrapped in shiny paper with a big bow as you might hope. Remaining open to the packages they do in fact come in, regardless of how they appear, can lead to hugely profound experiences.”

“Before you get a bad attitude by drawing recurring conclusions to new situation based on past experiences, be sure to look for the possibilities.”

“As long as you're alive you're going to be thrown a few obstacles. It's what you do with them that matters.”

“Opportunities rarely give second chances.”