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She was one of the greatest female
entrepreneurs of the 20th century. In a time where women wore corsets and gaudy
hats every day, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel managed to stand out by
defying the fashion norms of her day and opting for comfort. She revolutionized
the fashion industry with her unique sense of style, hard work, and timely
insight. Here are three things we all can learn from her.
1. Be an Individual.
There are a lot of people out there
claiming to be individuals, but still managing to look and sound like copies.
Every emotion and every thought you have ever had, millions of others around
the world probably have also experienced. So, what truly makes an
individual? Your influence on your environment! Stand up for what you believe
in, and always lead by example. Chanel influenced the world of fashion with her
simplistic yet timeless designs that are still worn by women worldwide. When
you leave this world, what legacy do you want to leave behind? In the words of
Chanel, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
2.
"Don't spend your time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it
into a door." - Coco Chanel
There are some people in life you will
never be able to change or understand, and you will have to accept that. You
feeling a certain way about a relationship does not mean that the other person
should be obligated to have the same feelings. (I learned this the hard way.)
This usually leads to heartache and headache. Instead, try focusing on opening
tangible doors in your life like working on personal goals, or even a
relationship with God.
3. Never give up.
There will
come a time in life where your goals seem to be impossible to reach. What we
make out of this shapes who we are as individuals. Chanel came from the
humblest of beginnings (being an orphan), and was able to establish an empire
before she died. Please be reminded to stay focused and continue to work hard
for what you TRULY want to achieve.
"Hard times arouse an instinctive
desire for authenticity."
-Coco Chanel
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