I think if you believe in something hard enough, it'll work.

Joy Mangano

Categorized in : You Think Believe Work

There is something special when creative people get together.

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Something I learned along the way is that you really have to have courage in life. You can do amazing things on any level. It doesn't have to change the world; it can just impact the people around you - that's just as amazing.

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Your destination might not end up being exactly what you envisioned to start with, but if you stick it out and work through the challenges, what you end up with will be far better than you could have ever imagined.

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It warms my heart more than anything when somebody comes up to me and says, 'You inspired me to do this.'

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Don't be afraid to have a reality check. Taking risks is OK, but you must be realistic.

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Trust your instincts: If your instincts have always served you well, trust them and follow them.

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Obviously, you have to find the confidence within yourself to pursue your ideas, but there's nothing wrong with having people around you who are going to say, 'I think that's a great idea,' or, 'I think you're doing the right thing.'

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Overcome obstacles one at a time: Sometimes the end goal becomes too daunting, so take things one step at a time and overcome each obstacle as you get to it.

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I'm a firm believer in the circle of commerce.

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I look at life through product, and my goal is to impact people and make their lives better.

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I made all sorts of things: drawings, sculptures - I was doing origami before I even knew the word. I was constantly creating.

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I'm fortunate to have success, but it was a long and challenging road, so I try to make that not be the case for other women.

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Years ago, Barry Diller asked me to be a judge on a pilot for an inventor show on USA, and when it was over, the producer, Ken Mok, took me out to dinner and really got me talking. It was a long dinner. Afterward, he said, 'One day, I'm going to write your movie'.

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I've stood up in front of America for 25 years, and I wish I could bring everybody into my home that I have touched in my career. That would be an amazing thing.

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From the start, I was focused on getting the Good Housekeeping Seal. I wanted to go on TV and tell everyone that the Miracle Mop had it. Now, I can proudly say 26 of my products have been approved!

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I'm a mom. I work. I have a house to clean, things to organize. We all have certain similar needs, and I address them.

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I'll be a mentor to those who want to create a business, product or service and aren't exactly sure how to do that. To me, it's a true sign of success if I can help someone have a better time of it.

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When I wake up, I think, 'What can I do to help others?' I think we all owe the world something. That's the way I am when I'm designing a product.

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I've been told I miss every pass made at me! It would be wonderful to have a partner, but in my mind, it has to be like making a product. The product has to be meaningful, impact people - it has to be a great product.

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I would love to see every woman feel that she knows who she is and how she wants to lead. Every part of me is passionate about having the ability to do what I never could do when I was young.

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