9 Pieces of Celebrity Advice That Will Inspire You to Succeed in 2017

9 Pieces of Celebrity Advice That Will Inspire You to Succeed in 2017Love them, hate them, or roll your eyes when you see them make news for ridiculous things, famous people have something in common theyre good at what they do, or you probably wouldnt know who they are. And while you probably shouldnt, say, take medical advice from George Clooney or legal advice from Justin Timberlake, its worth seeing what kind of celebrity advice they have to offer. As we look to the new year with its leer slate, lets also look at how some household names in business, Hollywood, and politics approach career, success, and life balance. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) On Finding Purpose and DirectionOne of the first things you should do in the new year is figure out what youwant yourgoals to be. To do that, its important to figure out what motivates you, and what you really want to be doing with your professional life. A new year is a chance to take a lo ok at what motivates you now, because that may leid be the same thing that motivated you in the past. Take the opportunity to look at who you are now, and what forces are moving you forward.Stop chasing the money and abflug chasing the passion. Tony Hsieh, CEO of ZapposMay the Force be with you is charming but its not important. Whats important is that you become the Forcefor yourself and perhaps for other people. Harrison Ford, actorOn Being Your Own Biggest AssetNot to get all sappy on you, but your best ally in this process is, well, you. Networks are important, but as you get ready to ramp up your career in the new year, make sure youre putting enough value and emphasis on the skills, experience, and expertise that you already have. 2017 should be a year of moving forward with confidence, not stalling out due to self-doubt.Dont discount yourself, no matter what youre doing. Everyone has a unique perspective that they can bring to the world. Just have faith in yourself and trust yourself. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of FacebookOn Achieving SuccessSuccess is not an instant result, no matter who you are or what you do. People who achieve that success have gotten there because they stuck it out, and threw everything they had at the process. CEOs, entertainers, thinkersthe version of success is different for each of them, but they have one thing in common effort + time.When I was 15, I left school to abflug a magazine, and it became a success because I wouldnt take no for an answer. Richard Branson, CEO of the Virgin GroupTheres no such thing as overnight success. Thats my concern with a show like American Idol. It encourages the false belief that theres a kind of magic, that you can be discovered. That may be the way television works, but its not the way the world works. Rising to the top of any field requires an enormous amount of dedication, focus, drive, talent, and 99 factors that they dont show on television. Its not simply about being picked. Which, by the way, is why very few of the anointed winners on American Idol have gone on to true success. Most have flamed out and gone away. That should tell us something. Malcolm Gladwell, authorSuccess is just a war of attrition. Sure, theres an element of talent you should probably possess. But if you just stick around long enough, eventually something is going to happen. Dax Shepard, actorDo the work. Out-work. Out-think. Out-sell your expectations. There are no shortcuts. Mark Cuban, entrepreneurOn Why You Should Never Give UpIf you give up on your goals because youre seeing too many challenges or it feels too hard, no one is going to run up to you, shouting, come back Just kidding, heres what you want. Once you figure out what you want to achieve and start devising your plan to get there, its crucial to stick to that, whether things get tough or are taking longer than you thought they would. Youre tougher than you think you are, so dont let setbacks deter you from those bigger goals.Im very gl ad my mother didnt let me quit piano lessons at age 10. She said I wasnt old enough or good enough to make that decision, and she was right. I remember at the time I was shocked. I did not like that my mother said those things to me. But when I got a chance to play with Yo-Yo Ma or more recently with Aretha Franklin, I thought, Im really glad she said what she did. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of StateOn Seizing OpportunitiesIn 2017, be ready to size up and grab potenzial opportunities. Do research, talk to people in your network, and always keep an eye out for new jobs, new skill-building opportunities, anything that can help you along the way. If youre not proactive, youll either miss potential opportunities entirely, or watch them slip right by you and turn into someone elses chances.People ask, Whats the best role youve ever played? The next one. Kevin Kline, actorPut your head down and work hard. Never wait for things to happen make them happen for yourself through hard g raft and not giving up. Gordon Ramsay, chef, entrepreneur, and TV personalityIf I cant make it through one door, Ill go through another dooror Ill make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present is. Joan Rivers, comedianI feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity. Oprah Winfrey, entrepreneur and world dominatorOn Why Its Okay to FailNobody likes failurebut its inevitable at some point. You know that popsong Everybody Hurts, by R.E.M.? The career version of it is, everybody flops, sometimes. Its going to happen, its going to hurt, and you should be ready to take that failure and learn from it so you can keep moving forward. Dont let minor failures derail your year of progress.Failure is not the opposite of success its a stepping stone to success. Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington PostFailure meant a stripping away of the inessential. I stopped pretending to myself that I was anything other than what I was, and began to direct all my energy into finishing the only work that mattered to me. Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one arena I believed I truly belonged. J.K. Rowling, authorOn Overcoming Career Obstacles2017 will have obstacles. Thats non-negotiable. But when youre faced with those challenges, dont let them stop your progress. Instead, ask yourself how they can factor into your journey.When faced with sexism or ageism or lookism or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question, Is this person between me and what I want to do? Tina Fey, comedian and writerOn Why Being a Lone Wolf Doesnt WorkIf you think your 2017 journey is all about you, youre mistaken. You are the most important piece of it, yes. But being a good team member, and knowing when to rely on others is a skill that you should start practicing as early in the year as possible. Its not just that others can help you directly (although many can) its just as much l earning what you can from others to apply to your own professional life.What I have discovered, is this You cant do it alone. As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other peoples ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. Amy Poehler, comedian and writerI look for a positive attitude and are they easy to work with, are people gonna like working with them? Its very important to like the people you work with, otherwise life and your job is gonna be quite miserable. Elon Musk, entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceXThe best advice I ever got is Youre the average of the five people you associate with the most. Tim Ferriss, author and entrepreneurOn Achieving Balance While Pursuing Your GoalsIf you have some aggressive professional goals in 2017 (new job, promotion, new approach to your existing job), dont let those crowd out everything in your life. Making room for your personal growth, development, and happiness is just as essential. This may involve some creative thinking and sacrifices, but when you get to the other side of 2017, you dont want to be thinking, I wish Id made time for things that make me happy.Believe you can do anything. This is important for everyone and especially for women. Dont let anyone tell you cant have both a meaningful professional career and a fulfilling personal life. When you hear someone say you cant do something, know that you can and start figuring out how. Ask yourself, What would I do if I werent afraid? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of FacebookAs you gear up for 2017 and the banner career year youre going to have (whether youre looking for new opportunities or working on growing in the role you already have), think about these bits of advice given by people whove reached the top of their fields. And more importantly, think about how you can make these recommendations wo rk for you, and seize your next great opportunity

31 Financial Role Models to Honor This Womens History Month

31 Financial Role Models to Honor This Womens History Month From the first female millionaire to the only female Nobel Prize winner in economics, this Womens History Month were honoring 31 women who have shaped todays geschftliches miteinander world. Read on to learn about building your net worth, thriving in your career and carving your own financial path from the brightest, boldest and fruchtwein innovative women who have influenced finance, economics and policy.1. Henrietta Hetty Green1834-1916Born in 1834, Henrietta Hetty Green welches one of the nations first value investors. Though Green came from a wealthy family that made fruchtwein of its money in the whaling industry, zu sich financial savvy turned zu sich into an investing powerhouse. Case in point When herbeibei father gave her beautiful dresses to attract a rich suiter, she instead sold the clothing and used the proceeds to invest in government bonds.When Green died in 1916, she had amassed a fortune of mora than $2 bill ion in todays dollars and welches considered the wealthiest woman in America. Known for her miserly ways and the black mourning clothes she adopted after the death of her husband, Green was commonly referred to as the Witch of Wall Street.2. Janet Yellen1946-Janet Yellen was the first woman to be chair of the hauptplatine of Governors for the U.S. Federal Reserve, a ort she held from 2014 to 2018. By and large, Yellen has been lauded for her performance as the fed chair, overseeing the economy during a period of low unemployment, record stock prices and low inflation. When she left office,60% of economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal gave her an A rating, while 30% gave her a B.Yellen received her bachelors degree in economics from Brown University before going on to receive a Ph.D in economics from Yale University. She is a professor emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley.3. Millicent Garrett Fawcett1847-1929A major player in the womens suffrage movement in th e 1800s, Millicent Garrett Fawcett was well-known for her political activism, dedication to promoting womens rights and keen understanding of economics.Born in 1847, Fawcett penned many books, including Political Economy for Beginners, a short book published in 1870 that broke down economics so it was easy to understand. Numerous iterations of the book were published over the course of 41 years. Academics believe Fawcetts contribution to todays understanding of economics has been largely overlooked.4. Abigail Adams1744-1818Although Abigail Adams was primarily known as the wife of founding father John Adams, she was noteworthy in her own right for fighting for financial independence during a time when doing so was largely unheard of for married women.Not only did Adams manage the familys household finances, but she also traded bonds and proved to have a sharp acumen for investing. Letters to her husband showed she also spoke out about laws that prohibited womens rights, including the fact that married women couldnt own property. Over the course of her life, Adams prudently invested her own pocket money and accrued quite the fortune, which she left primarily to women in her will.5. Harriet Martineau1802-1876Often referred to as the first female sociologist, Harriet Martineau wrote many books, including Illustrations of Political Economy. This book explored political economic theories (such as labor strikes and overpopulation) through easy-to-digest illustrations that made the concepts accessible to the layperson.Born in 1802, Martineau was known for her sharp intellect when it came to politics and economics. She wrote extensively over the course of her 74-year life, with 50 books and countless articles and essays to her name.6. Elinor Ostrom1933-2012Elinor Ostrom is well-known for being the only woman to ever receive a Nobel Prize in economics. A political economist, Ostrom received a Ph.D in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles befor e becoming faculty at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.Ostrom received a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2009 for debunking the long-held idea that natural resources, when used collectively, would be destroyed over time due to the self-interest of each individual. Through research, Ostrom proved that when communities shared natural resources, they often developed rules for caring for these resources, which in turn promoted economic sustainability.7. Madam C. J. Walker1867-1919Madam C. J. Walker born as Sarah Breedlove is one of the first self-made African-American female millionaires in the U.S. An entrepreneur, activist and philanthropist, Walker created her own hair care product line in 1904 for black women called Madam WalkersWonderful Hair Grower. Walkers geschftlicher umgang exploded, and at the time of her death in 1919, her net worth was over $1 million.Over the course of her career, Walker regularly advocated for black women by running sales training programs des igned to help them achieve financial independence.8. Carla Harris1962-Carla Harris is the vice chairman of global wealth management and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley. In 2013, former president Barack Obama appointed Harris to chair the National Womens Business Council (NWBC). Harris has a bachelors degree in economics from Harvard University, as well as an MBA from the Harvard Business School.In addition, Harris penned two business books, Expect to Win 10 Proven Strategies for Thriving in the Workplace and, Strategize to Win The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over in Your Career.9. Abigail Johnson1961-With a net worth of over $16 billion, Abigail Johnson is one of the richest women in the U.S. Johnson is the president and CEO of Fidelity Investments (a company her grandfather founded). She became CEO and president of the company in 2014, and was later named chairwoman in 2016.Since taking the helm of Fidelity, Johnson has publicly stated that one of herprimary goa ls is to hire mora women.10. Ho Ching1953-Regularly included on lists of the most powerful women in the world, Ho Ching is the CEO of Temasek Holdings, an investment company in Singapore. During her 16-year reign there, she has given the company a global reach by shifting its focus beyond Singapore, growing the companys portfolio to more than $235 billion.Ching is also active in public service and philanthropy. She was the chairman of the Singapore Institute of Standards Industrial Research, the deputy chairman of the Productivity Standards Board and the deputy chairman of the Economic Development Board. She is also the founding Chairman of Trailblazer Foundation Limited, a charity dedicated to education, sports, health and community welfare. Her husband is Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore.11. Stacey CunninghamStacey Cunningham is the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). She rose in the ranks to her current punkt, beginning as an intern at t he NYSE in 1994 and later going on to be a clerk on the trading floor. At this time, she was one of only around 30 women at the NYSE, and was regularly referred to as the girl by her mostly male colleagues.In 2015, Cunningham became the NYSEs chief operating officer and in 2018, she became the exchanges 67th president.12. Adena Friedman1969-Adena Friedman is the president and CEO of the Nasdaq, a position she has held since 2017. This position makes her the first woman to ever lead a global exchange company.Friedman has a long history with the Nasdaq, having been with the company on and off since 1993. Prior to serving as the president and CEO, she served as the president and COO from 2014 to 2016. Friedman also had a stint as the managing director and CFO of The Carlyle Group, a private equity company, and she is credited with helping the company go public.13. Anne Finucane1953-Anne Finucane is the vice chairman at Bank of America and chairman of the board for Bank of America Merri ll Lynch Europe. As part of her responsibilities, she oversees 30 billion in assets. Finucane established theBank of America Institute for Womens Entrepreneurship at Cornell University, which offers free courses for female entrepreneurs taught by Cornell faculty.14. Christina Romer1958-The former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Christina Romer worked closely with former president Barack Obama from 2009 to 2010 to help guide the administration in the wake of the Great Recession. She is the second woman in history to hold this role.Romer is currently a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition, she is the former vice president of the American Economic Association (AEA).15. Rania NasharRania Nashar is the CEO of Samba Financial Group, the third largest bank in Saudi Arabia. Not only has she been the CEO since 2017, her role also made her the first woman to hold the position at a listed bank in the country. Prior to this position, Nashar had an extensive history at the company and was a board member for Samba Financial Groups global markets subsidiary.16. Helena Morrissey1966-Helena Morrissey is the head of personal investing for Legal General Investment Management, an investment management firm in England. Prior to that, she served as the chief executive of Newton Investment Management.Morrissey is well-regarded for creating the30% Club a campaign that advocates for more gender balance on company boards and in senior management. She is also the author of, A Good Time to Be a Girl Dont Lean In, Change the System.17. Thasunda Brown DuckettThasunda Brown Duckett is the CEO of consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase. She is the first African-American to hold this position. Duckett helms the banks consumer banking division, which includes wealth management. She oversees 47,000 employees across 5,300 branches. Prior to her current position, Duckett served as the CEO of Chase Auto Finance.Duckett founded a charity, theOtis Rosie Brown Foundation, which is named after her parents. The charity recognizes unsung heroes who are making a difference in their communities.18. Mary Paley Marshall1850-1944Economist Mary Paley Marshall was the first female economics lecturer at the University of Cambridge, a role she was given in 1875 at just 25 years old. In addition, she was one of the first women ever admitted to attend college at the University of Cambridge.Marshall co-authored The Economics of Industry in 1879, a text that is widely considered one of the most influential in economics. Marshall spent the last two decades of her life helping create the Marshall Library of Economics in Cambridge.19. Francine Blau1946-Francine Blau is an economist and professor at Cornell University whose formativeresearch on gender wage gaps in the U.S. has informed our country for decades. Blau has published over 100 articles, chapters and conference proceedings, as well as 10 books, including, The Econom ics of Men, Women, and Work, a seminal work that explores gender issues in todays labor market.In 2010, Blau was awarded the prestigious IZA Prize for her contributions to the field of labor economics.20. Edith Abbott1876-1957Although primarily known for her pivotal role in establishing the field of social work, Edith Abbott also garnered recognition for her work in economics. In 1905, she received a Ph.D in economics from the University of Chicago and shortly thereafter, she completed a fellowship at the London School of Economics. In 1907, Abbott became a professor of economics at Wellesley College.In 1935, Abbott helped draft the U.S. Social Security Act with Frances Perkins, the U.S. Secretary of Labor at the time.21. Anna Schwartz1915-2012An American economist, Anna Schwartz was best known for her work co-authoring the 1963 book, A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960 with Milton Friedman. This influential text on economics dissected the cause of the Great Depressio n, attributing it to the U.S. Federal Reserves policies.In 1981, Schwartz became executive director for the U.S. Gold Commission. In 1993, the American Economic Association (AEA) named her a distinguished fellow.22. Deirdre McCloskey1942-Deirdre McCloskey is regarded by many as one of todays most influential economic minds. A distinguished professor of economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, McCloskey has written more than 15 books and over 300 articles on economic theory and economic history, among other topics. Some of her most notable books include, The Rhetoric of Economics and The Secret Sins of Economics.McCloskey holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics from Harvard University.23. Dambisa Moyo1969-Originally from Zambia, Dambisa Moyo is a macroeconomist and author who previously worked as a banker at World Bank and Goldman Sachs. She has authored four New York Times best-selling books, including Edge of Chaos Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver E conomic Growth And How to Fix It, which came out last year.Moyo originally studied chemistry as an undergraduate student at American University before going on to receive an MPA from Harvard University and a Ph.D in economics from Oxford University.24. Joan Robinson1903-1983Joan Robinson was a British economist recognized for her important contributions to economic theory, in particular Keynesian economic theory. She came up with the theory ofmonopsony,which describes a market with only one buyer and many sellers, in her 1933 book, The Economics of Imperfect Competition.Robinson earned her degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, where she went on to work as a professor. She was the first female honorary fellow at Kings College in Cambridge.25. Janice Bryant Howroyd1952-Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of ActOne Group employment agency, one of the largest minority- and woman-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in the country. Howroyd is known for being the fi rst black woman to run a business valued close to $1 billion. The staffing agency has over 17,000 clients in 19 countries.Howroyd started her business in 1978 in a small office in Beverly Hills, Calif. In 2018, she was listed as one of the wealthiest self-made women in the U.S. by Forbes, with a family net worth of over $350 million.26. Angela Merkel1954-Angela Merkel is a powerhouse in the financial world, and no list of women who impacted finance would be complete without her. Merkel is often referred to as the de facto leader of Europe.The first woman to become chancellor of Germany, Merkel is No. 1 on the Forbes 2018 list of Most Powerful Women in the World. She is regarded as the primary force that got Germany through a major financial crisis and back on its feet.In the fall of 2018, Merkel announced that she would be stepping down as the chancellor of Germany in 2021.27. Marianne Lake1969-Marianne Lake is the CFO of JPMorgan Chase, a position she has held since 2012. As CFO of the largest bank in the country, she oversees over $2.5 trillion in assets. Lake is well-known for improving automation technology at the bank. There has been significant speculation that Lake could one day replace Jamie Dimon as the banks chairman and CEO.Lake has shown a commitment to empowering women in finance through her role as a co-founder of the Women on the Move initiative, which aims to help women advance in their careers.28. Mary L. Schapiro1955-Mary L. Schapiro is the first woman to be permanent chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Schapiro served as a financial services regulator for four U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.Schapiro also served as the chairman and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) from 2006 to 2009, as well as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Schapiro is the only person to have been chair of both the SEC and the CFTC. Currently, Schap iro is the vice chair for public policy and special advisor to the founder and chairman at Bloomberg LP.29. Maggie Lena Walker1864-1934Maggie Lena Walker was the first woman in the U.S. to charter a bank. Walker founded St. Lukes Penny Savings Bank, which later merged with two other banks in the U.S. to become The Consolidated Bank and Trust Company. (The Consolidated Bank and Trust Company was the oldest bank in the U.S. to have black-ownership status until it was acquired in 2005.)Walker founded the bank in 1903 and served as the banks president until her death. Throughout her life, she was well-regarded as an outspoken advocate for both women and members of the black community.30. Muriel Siebert1928-2013In 1967, Muriel Siebert became the first woman to have a seat on the NYSE. She was the only woman among 1,365 men. Often referred to as The First Woman of Finance, Siebert founded and served as the president of Siebert Financial Corp., which made her the first woman to run one of the NYSEs firms. Siebert was also the first woman to hold the role of superintendent of banks for New York state, a position she held for five years.Siebert was known for helping other women have a place on Wall Street. In fact, she donated millions of dollars to help other Jamie Friedlander--This story originally appeared on MagnifyMoney.

The Characteristics of Paralegal Resume

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