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Secrets of Success: Sara Blakely
The former door-to-door saleswoman of fax machines and office copiers, Blakely cut the feet off a pair of panty hose to fix her “unsightly panty lines,” and voilà, the idea for Spanx was born. Sales last year were $150 million.
Her secret to success: “My mother really encouraged me to trust my gut as a woman. She always told me that I have the answers within. I observed my friends’ mothers telling them things, giving them advice, thoughts, or recommendations. My mother didn’t do that. She taught me to trust that I had the answers at a young age. Even at 8 years old, I’d ask her what I should do and she’d say, ‘What do you think you should do?’
“I kept the idea for Spanx inside for one year. I trusted my gut the entire time, even though I had no background in hosiery. My intuition allowed me to listen to my voice to guide me in the entire process.”
Photo by gt.townware.com.
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vhiel on May 16th, 2008 10:28 am
i wish I can earned that much.. wow.. I can travel the world.
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Angela on May 16th, 2008 4:46 pm
I remember the first time I heard her story. I think it’s great! It can be amazing how things can just come to you at the right time and change your life. :)
danakeith on May 16th, 2008 7:14 pm
Think this one’s very inspiring.. Wish I have that gut to do the same.
But I agree to the thought of trusting your gut as a woman, oftentimes we know it was really right, but we just don’t trust ourselves enough for that.
David on May 17th, 2008 12:20 am
And looks good to boot :)
Melanie D. on May 18th, 2008 8:20 am
We miss out on success most of the time because we rather listen to logic than be in tuned with our instincts.
Melanie D. on May 18th, 2008 8:21 am
We miss out on success most of the time because we rather listen to logic than be in tune with our instincts.
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