The Miracle Mop created an entirely new category of stick goods - the twist mop. And when I demonstrated it for people, they'd invariably say, 'I have to have that.' Joy Mangano More Quotes by Joy Mangano More Quotes From Joy Mangano There is something special when creative people get together. Joy Mangano get-togethercreativetogetherpeople 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. Joy Mangano youchangecouragelife 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. Joy Mangano youdestinationchallengeswork It warms my heart more than anything when somebody comes up to me and says, 'You inspired me to do this.' Joy Mangano moremeyouheart Don't be afraid to have a reality check. Taking risks is OK, but you must be realistic. Joy Mangano risksyoutaking-risksreality I think if you believe in something hard enough, it'll work. Joy Mangano thinkyouworkbelieve Trust your instincts: If your instincts have always served you well, trust them and follow them. Joy Mangano followyouryoutrust 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.' Joy Mangano yourselfyouconfidencepeople 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. Joy Mangano stepyoutimesometimes I'm a firm believer in the circle of commerce. Joy Mangano circlecommercefirmbeliever I look at life through product, and my goal is to impact people and make their lives better. Joy Mangano betterlooklifepeople I made all sorts of things: drawings, sculptures - I was doing origami before I even knew the word. I was constantly creating. Joy Mangano doingthingscreatingmade 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. Joy Mangano roadwomensuccesslong 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'. Joy Mangano daymedinnerlong 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. Joy Mangano i-wishamazingwishhome 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! Joy Mangano startgoodgoi-can 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. Joy Mangano thingsmomhousework 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. Joy Mangano mebusinesssuccesstime 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. Joy Mangano help-othersi-amwake-upworld 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. Joy Mangano greatmemindpeople
