A Bit of Optimism Confidence with Sara Blakely
Apr 27, 2021
Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, shares her journey of building a successful brand fueled by self-confidence and empowerment. She discusses the critical role of embracing vulnerability and intuition in business. Sara emphasizes the transformative power of visualization in manifesting dreams, recounting her pursuit of a spot on the Oprah show. With anecdotes from her cold-calling days, she highlights how facing rejection built her confidence. Finally, she advocates for fostering confidence in young girls through authentic role models and balanced leadership.
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Control Your Thoughts
- Sara Blakely had a realization at 16 that she could control her thoughts.
- This led her to study mindset and how to respond to life's challenges, rather than just what to think.
Visualizing Oprah
- Sara Blakely visualized being on Oprah years before it happened, even while facing career setbacks.
- This demonstrates the power of visualization and the law of attraction.
Sales Lessons
- Selling fax machines door-to-door for seven years taught Sara Blakely resilience and sales skills.
- She learned to handle rejection, understand customers, and deliver value.
