Success happened little by little for me. I tasted the flavor of fame in small doses: I started at 10 years old when I won a music contest; I was performing at birthday parties, company meetings. Shakira More Quotes by Shakira More Quotes From Shakira Barcelona is a great city and Spain is a great country to live in. Shakira spain cities country My hope is that every country in Latin America will make a significant commitment to supporting early childhood development programs. Shakira latin country commitment The first years of a child's life are too important for a child's future - their development, earnings, behavior, and health - for anyone to ignore. Shakira important children years In tough economic times, we have to make every dollar count, and studies have shown a return of up to $17 for every dollar invested in early childhood. Shakira tough-economic-times childhood dollars I think this generation can play a very important role. If we act now, this could be the first generation to witness universal education. Shakira important play thinking I've met dedicated people from all sectors of society who are committed to giving children the tools they need for a better future. I'm always impressed by the passionate young leaders I meet. As the pace of change accelerates, so do the challenges we face. However, the chances to solve them increase too. Shakira giving children people My family endured a big crisis after my father's business went bankrupt and we went from having a comfortable life to having virtually nothing. I saw from that moment how fragile and precarious life can be and you have to work very hard not just to survive but also to accomplish something in life and fulfill your dreams. Shakira saws dream father Becoming a mother has taught me to simply things and also to appreciate being at home more. Shakira appreciate mother home We have to demand that governments live up to their promises and make education a reality for every child. Shakira government children reality My little boy (Sasha) is now one-year-old and that makes it easier for me to go back to the studio and work on creating new music. Shakira creating boys years My music career has been very rewarding, but success never came easily. Shakira music-career has-beens careers As women, we need to embrace our bodies and be confident with who we are. Shakira who-we-are body needs By giving every child a fair start, we are improving our collective future, including the private sector's ability to find talent in a very competitive global marketplace. Shakira talent giving children I have never had one moment of stage fright and performing has always been a huge thrill and source of enjoyment for me. It's part of my personality. Shakira thrill moments personality I don't think I would want my children to enter into my profession. There's a lot of stress and so much competition. There are easier things you can do with your life. Shakira stress children thinking My main hope for my children would be that whatever profession or calling they choose in life, that they pursue it with passion. Shakira passion would-be children Women should feel happy with their bodies and not live with the stigma that comes from not looking like models in fashion magazines. Shakira magazines fashion body I have always loved performing. Shakira performing I'm lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I'll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself. Shakira falling-in-love risk fall I thank God that I'm a product of my parents, that they infected me with their intelligence and energy for life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I'm grateful that I know where I come from. Shakira grateful daughter parent
