Been Quote by Sara Blakely
“When I cut the feet out of my pantyhose that one time, I saw it as my sign. I had been visualizing being self employed prior to this happening. It was my mental preparation meeting the opportunity in that moment.”
About This Quote
A small, personal sign can align preparation with opportunity, turning a quirky act into a career catalyst.
In simple terms: A tiny sign can spark big success.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert for signs, act on them.
Themes
entrepreneurship
intuition
opportunity
self‑belief
preparation
Mood
optimistic
determined
playful
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- creative problem solving
- personal branding
- risk taking
Key Concepts
signaling
self‑efficacy
career pivot
Questions to Reflect On
- What subtle signs have you ignored?
- How can you prepare for unexpected chances?
A Different Perspective
Signs may be misread; overconfidence can mislead.
![“I'm sure there has been something ridiculous [to sign], but nothing springs to mind. You have the usual things like breasts and such.” quote by George Wendt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/171/george-wendt-33104_breasts_i-m-sure-there-has-been-something-ridicu_3192650.jpg)
