The original Lucille Ball show “Lucy” is still a symbol of incendiary insolence and humor for each generation. Her eternal comedic talent still sets the standard for those who wish to follow her famous entertainment footsteps.
Here are six inspirational quotes that will make you stand out from the crowd and never give up on your dreams.
“One of the things that I learned on my hard way was that you should not be disappointed. Employment and optimism as a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. ”
In business and in our personal lives, external criticism and internal self-doubt bombard us daily. In order to realize the success that we strive for and achieve the goals that we hope to achieve, it is important to maintain a positive outlook.
Although Ball was known for being inherently shy when she was 15, she convinced her mom to let her attend New York Drama School. The school administrator, unable to see the talent hidden behind shyness, wrote to her mother that there was no need to "spend her money and time in a drama school with this shy, awkward young lady."
Having abandoned the career of a dramatic actress because of short-sighted criticism, Ball spun in high heels, overcame her shyness and became a talented comedian and icon that we know and love today. Just imagine how it would be unsuccessful if she took negative criticism to heart and decided to give up her passion.
"Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I never counted on it, and I am afraid of people who always value me. Luck for me is something else: hard work - and understanding what for which there is an opportunity, and for which not ”
Today we expect immediate satisfaction of our desires in all areas of life. However, it is important to remember that true personal and professional success is achieved through perseverance and hard work. Very rarely, “luck” plays a significant role in building a lasting and promising future.
Few people can believe that in addition to provoking laughter from the audience with the crazy manipulations that Ball is so well known for, she wanted to be a dramatic actress and business woman. Before that, she was an innovative business woman who outlined her professional path and made the most of all the opportunities that opened up to her.
Behind the scenes, she was the creator, owner and partner of Desilu Productions, together with her husband, Desi Arnaz. “I Love Lucy” was the first real sitcom created by a husband and wife team, and for the first time under the Desilu studio, the show used a multi-camera shot, and they shot it in front of a live audience, which nobody did at that time.
Being the female owner of the film company in the 1960s was unprecedented, but Ball did not stop there, instead, she would eventually buy back the shares from Desi and become the first female CEO of a major television and film company. Her hard work and perseverance has created an inheritance that will last many generations.
“I would rather regret what I did than what I didn’t.”
Regrets are a fact of life, both personal and professional. However, most of us probably admit that we learned some valuable things from past mistakes and failures. Most will agree that our biggest regrets are about opportunities and experiences that we did not use when we had a chance.
Ball's career in the entertainment world was full of ups and downs, including in many lackluster appearances. Nevertheless, she continued to move forward, learning from every mistake. She was forty years old when she finally reached her goal and began her journey with the program “I Love Lucy”. Ball did not allow the fact that Hollywood considered her “old” to prevent her from fulfilling her dreams.
Instead of letting the long road of disappointment and closed doors discourage her, Ball refused to give up and found a way to create her own destiny and succeed, for which she worked so hard.
“I dyed my hair this crazy red color to get attention. It has become a trademark, and I must keep it that way. ”
We live in a culture where most of us just want to fit in. There is pressure to meet a number of expectations in both our professional and personal lives. However, often, when we risk separating ourselves, all the doors of opportunities and experience gradually open for us.
For example, Ball's natural hair color ranged from light brown to reddish. At the beginning of her career, she bleached them and became a blonde in the hope that she could compete with many blondes of that era. In the end, she realized that she needed to stand out, not merge!
In a previous interview, Ball quoted: “Not being a beauty, I hated any part of the picture that depended on beauty. I resented the work, where the views were so important. "There are so many glamorous girls, I thought it was stupid to compete with them."
Dyeing her natural brown hair auburn was one of the biggest risks Ball took at the beginning of her career, but it was one of the most beautiful features that helped her stand out and succeed in Hollywood. She shared: “I had to learn to concentrate on the development of my personality in order to have an individual approach. How you relate to yourself depends a lot on what impression you make. ”
“The more you do, the more you can do”
We should never stop striving to learn new skills and grow in knowledge.Taking steps to constantly develop in understanding our professional and personal life, as well as the world around us, we must create a solid foundation for our present and future.
Example for women
Lucille was a true example for women of her time. She was not afraid to do new things or learn more about the production and business part of her career, although at that time she was encroaching on the male world. She knew that any knowledge she gained about the entertainment business would help ensure her future success.
For example, behind the scenes, Ball was an integral part of Desilu Productions business activities. She was one of the last voices in all decisions regarding the show and the production company, and she did not stop there. In front of the camera, she portrayed a purposeful woman, diligently trying to work outside the home in various fields of activity, while continuing to fulfill the duties of a housewife and mother. Simply put, she was simply not afraid to try something new.
It is important not to let the fear of failure or suspense keep us from the chances of breaking the pattern and leaving our comfort zone. The opportunities for growth, success and achievement are endless.
“You really have to love yourself in order to do something in this world.”
We can learn from the stamina and courage that comes from Lucille Ball, the “queen of comedy.” As we saw from these quotes, Ball refused to let others dictate her conditions to her as to who she would become or what she would achieve. Instead, she held fast to her own self-esteem and was determined to go forward to fulfill her dreams.
What is she like?
She demonstrated that self-confidence and inner strength are vital to professional and personal success, a lesson we all should remember.
