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Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the honor of interviewing hundreds of top founders, CEOs, athletes, and influencers. Each Thursday, I look back at one of those conversations to share a key lesson that stood out. Sara Blakely is one of those stories that never gets old. From selling fax machines to becoming the youngest self-made female billionaire in US history, Sara’s journey is a true testament to grit and vision. She took $5,000 of her savings and built Spanx—a company that would change the landscape of apparel. And when Blackstone acquired a majority stake in 2021, she celebrated by gifting her employees $10,000 each and two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world. That’s the kind of leadership that leaves a legacy. What really struck me in our conversation was how influential Wayne Dyer’s work was on her, particularly his book How To Be A No Limits Person. It’s a theme I’ve seen in so many interviews—successful people understand the importance of getting their mindset right first. It’s a common thread: the books that shift their thinking, and often, they pass those books on to others. Sara’s story is a great reminder that success begins in the mind. What’s the book that helped shape your success? #Leadership #SaraBlakely #Spanx #MindsetMatters #WayneDyer #BusinessGrowth