“What all of these jobs taught me is that you have to be willing to tolerate some shit you don’t like—at least for a while. This is what my parents’ generation would call “character building,” but I prefer to call… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share Image
I guess it has to be healthy, you have to be honest with yourself and I think that's when ego is okay. — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“You ask questions. You take your life seriously, but you don't take yourself too seriously. You're going to take over the world, and change… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
Without ego I don't know how identity works, I don't know... I need to sit down and re-read some philosophy or something. — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“but what I have realized over time is that in many ways, money spells freedom. If you learn to control your finances, you won’t… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
It's definitely hard, it's hard to get into a Monday, it's much easier to work through a weekend and accomplish a lot, but I… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“Focus on the positive things in your life and you’ll be shocked at how many more” — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
Create your own job. Become the master of what you do. Fully imerse yourself in your culter. Be humble. You are never above having… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“When I put on makeup, I'm not doing it to pander to antiquated patriarchal ideas of feminine beauty. I'm doing it because it makes… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
I’ve been wondering for a while now if the CEO role is one that I want – and the one that I’m best at. — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“I’ve learned to make really quick decisions that shape the future in a positive way. One talent that I bring to the table is… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
Look at the other side of things even if you know you'll never agree. It creates empathy. — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
Forcing me to figure out how to provide for myself was probably one of the best things my parents ever did for me. — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
“was never one for accepting convention at face value, but through (plenty of) trial and error I have made working hard, being polite, and… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
The world loves to tell you how difficult things are, and the world's not exaggerating. But difficult doesn't mean impossible, and out of the… — Sophia Amoruso Copy Share
