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Madame C. J. Walker's Legacy
- Sarah Breedlove, who became Madame C. J. Walker, was the first self-made Black millionaire in the US.
- She innovated haircare sales and pioneered a nationwide salesforce, influencing companies even 100 years later.
Genius: Trait or Inner Force
- The original meaning of 'genius' was the inner creative force everyone has.
- Over time, society shifted to view genius as an extraordinary person, not a universal trait.
Genius Is a Ratchet Effect
- Genius is less about innate talent and more about commitment and opportunity, like a "ratchet" effect from persistent effort.
- Success depends on being in the right place, with the right timing, and putting in consistent work.