Journal SlashChick's Journal: Oprah's Wise Words To Live By (Yes, I Said Oprah!!) 14
So I started watching Oprah the day she gave away all those cars. I had never before watched Oprah in my life...can you believe it? This woman is a billionaire (and if you know me, you know I can obsessively repeat the 5 self-made billionaire women in the world, as it's my goal to one day be there...or at least close.) Fortune describes her as a "media mogul", and with the way so many women love her, I'd say that's a fairly accurate description.
So when I heard about Oprah giving away a car to everyone in the audience, I decided to Tivo the show and check it out. After all, what better opportunity to watch a "media mogul" and woman billionaire in action than to Tivo what would surely be a landmark show?
Well, I Tivo'ed it and I was not disappointed at all! In fact, it was such a fantastic show that I decided to grab a season pass on the ol' Tivo and keep it busy in the afternoon. Now I watch Oprah every night (for the most part) when I get home (typically while I'm eating dinner) and I haven't been disappointed yet. She has a fascinating show.
The show that was the most significant to me was the one where she had the author of a book on. The book (based on a Sex and the City episode; the book's author was one of the show's producers) is called He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth To Understanding Guys. The show featured several women from Oprah's audience, each with a different sob story (some sad, some hilarious) about guys who were (say it with me) JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU! I got a real kick out of the show (no, the super-celebrity you dated 8 months ago is not into you just because he booty-calls you occasionally!)
The most important thing Oprah said on the show (and something that I am now using as a magnifying glass to look into my own life) was "Doubt means NO! Don't do it!"
It's so important to trust your gut reaction in a lot of cases. I can see a trouble customer from a mile away. Sometimes I take them anyway (and often regret it later!) But one thing I have learned is to trust my instincts. If you have doubts about something, especially if it's a new experience for you, figure out why you're having the doubts. If you're fearing for your safety or sanity, it's time to say "no."
This has saved me a lot of grief in both my business and personal life. Don't forget about your "gut feeling." It's there to help you!
Taxes (Score:2)
I'm not sure how, or even whether, it all got sorted out.
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Erica: how 'bout a journal entry detailing how you got your first 10 customers?
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They were going to pay some local taxes and other fees, but these are income taxes that they'll have to pay (since the car counts as income.)
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Um. Relocating for your job is tax-deductible. Or at least it was about ten years ago when I did it.
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You will never have another original thought... (Score:2)
Or you might just watch her and be completely normal. :-)
Oprah is one of the people I most admire (Score:2)
Oprah's show is *the only place on TV* I have ever heard the truth told about losing weight and m
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People are criticising Oprah for giving away $13k instead of $20k. That's funny.
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My Oprah anecdote (Score:2)
It was a rather curious way to start a conversation, but I passed on the message and promptly forgot about the whole thing.
Then my wife calls me that Monday screaming (literally!!!) and babling on about how I have to call him back right now and find out if his wife won a car, 'cause Oprah just gave a way
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An interesting thing is happening to us though. Sadly Oprah is not super-hip as I once thought her to be. They (being Oprah and Pontiac) have decided to tax everyone, in the form of a 1099. This means all of these really poor people who might get FIA, etc won't be able to get it next year.
My wife and I won't be able to attend school next year because we will be without financial aid. The government