By Melissa Davidson Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg’s most recent college graduation commencement speech is just one more example of why she is a successful businesswoman: She’s human. In her UC Berkeley address on May 14, Sandberg didn’t talk about great leaders or how women need to ‘own’ their success. She’s already said all of that. […]
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Four Magical Secrets of Disney That Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
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By Jan Pinnington My family just returned from a week of spring break where we spent three whimsical days submerged in Disney mania and giddy at every turn. From the moment we were greeted and welcomed at the park entrance, to the high five good-bye with our attendant’s Mickey-gloved hand, the experience was nothing short […]
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14 Year Old Founder Of 250 Million Dollar Company Shares What She Learned
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Bella Weems founded Origami Owl when she was just 14 years old. Cosmopoliton magazine had an exclusive interview with her where she shares the 6 things she learned on the way to becoming a millionaire:
You wouldn’t normally take career advice from someone who can’t legally buy a drink yet, but maybe this time, you should. Bella Weems founded her own custom-jewelry company, Origami Owl, when she was just 14 and has since grown it into a multimillion-dollar business. Here, the young exec shares her secrets for success.
1. Ignore the Haters—Even the Ones You Love
Especially when you have an idea that seems risky or different from what everyone is doing, you’re going to hit some red lights. (Reminder: Those are generally the best ideas!) When people tell you not to go for it or give up when things get tough, remind yourself they’re doing so because “they think they are protecting you from failure,” says Bella. “They mean well, but you have to have faith in yourself for others to also.” Use their doubt as momentum. After all, without the risk of failure, there would be no such thing as success.
2. Establish Your Core Values
Whether they’re unwritten but etched in the back