The Daily Stoic

Sophia Amoruso on Building Resilience and Defining Success

Nov 9, 2022
Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal and Girlboss Media, shares her journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She discusses the importance of resilience and how to achieve greatness without losing oneself. Conversations revolve around the pressure of public scrutiny, personal responsibility, and redefining success. Amoruso emphasizes adaptability and the significance of community support during challenging times, urging listeners to craft their own definitions of success beyond financial metrics.
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INSIGHT

The Rock Analogy

  • Success can be fleeting and doesn't inherently change a person.
  • True value lies in learning from both the ups and downs.
INSIGHT

Success Can Make You Lazy

  • Success can breed laziness and obscure hidden flaws.
  • Failure provides perspective and reveals what's hidden during good times.
ANECDOTE

Finding Permission to Fail

  • Sophia Amoruso's setbacks gave others permission to fail.
  • She transitioned from Nasty Gal to Girlboss Media, finding it more rewarding.
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