Obsessed with Scandal, so had to read this. Surprising/refreshing to see someone so successful also be so introverted, especially in Hollywood where things are so superficial.Similar to Mindy Kaling's book and how being successful = working really, really hard. Another similarity, they both went to Dartmouth.
Appreciated that Shonda noted that she has a ton of help, as most "successful" women do. Not just a nanny, but a cook, a housekeeper (not a cleaner, a housekeeper), personal assistant, stylist. It's easy to make things look easy when you have a TEAM of people helping...
Also took to heart her advice to take the time to spend quality, completely focused time with your children. Their attention span lasts about 10 minutes anyway, so everyone can carve out 10 minutes. It is so true. Now I make a conscious effort to not have my phone and just play with my baby when I get home. It's only 10 minutes before she's bored of me.
During her Dartmouth commencement speech, she talked about being a doer v being a dreamer. Dreamers don't do. So stop dreaming, and start doing.
One of the more original positive-thinking-be-a-better-person book. Stories & "lessons" are not as trite and cliched. A bit over the top dramatic at points, but funny reading & some good nuggets.
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