Arianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'!

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Aug 22, 2024

Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and Thrive Global, shares her journey from a health crisis to redefining success. She discusses the impact of burnout on her life and why she sold her billion-dollar venture. Arianna dives into the importance of sleep, the dangers of social media, and the transformative power of forgiveness. She also reflects on her upbringing in Greece and the challenges of balancing career and family, advocating for a holistic approach to success that values well-being over wealth.

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Mother's Influence

Arianna Huffington's mother encouraged her to apply to Cambridge, despite others discouraging her.
Her mother fostered a sense of adventure, emphasizing that failure is a stepping stone to success.

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Embracing Failure

Arianna Huffington attributes her willingness to take risks to her mother's teachings about failure.
Embracing failure as a stepping stone, not an opposite, of success enables ambition.

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Cambridge Union Success

Arianna Huffington overcame initial obstacles, including a heavy accent and self-doubt, to excel in public speaking at Cambridge Union.
Perseverance and learning from observing great speakers were key to her improvement.

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