If you’re frustrated because you’re not getting what you want, stop for a second: Have you actually flat-out asked for it? If you haven’t, stop complaining. You can’t expect the world to read your mind. You have to put it out there, and sometimes putting it out there is as simple as just saying, “Hey, can I have that?
Sophia AmorusoForcing me to figure out how to provide for myself was probably one of the best things my parents ever did for me.
Sophia AmorusoI guess it has to be healthy, you have to be honest with yourself and I think that's when ego is okay.
Sophia AmorusoIt just means that your talents lie elsewhere, so take the opportunity to seek out what you are good at, and find a place where you can flourish. Once you do, you’re going to kill it.
Sophia AmorusoYou have to be really vigilant and appreciative of what you have and not get too excited about anything. But it's important to celebrate what you have and feel proud for a minute.
Sophia AmorusoIt’s cool to be kind. It’s cool to be weird. It’s cool to be honest and to be secure with yourself.
Sophia AmorusoJust women who are really eclectic, so every woman from Gwyneth Paltrow to Peggy Nolan, who has half a shaved head and has a totally wild aesthetic. They're woman who are doing things, running their own businesses, taking chances at different levels of success and different industries. A lot of my friends are creatives. It was just who I really adore and wanted to share with a greater audience.
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