Oprah's Inspiring Speeches: From Almost Turning Down Her First TV Job to Encouraging Graduates to Follow Their Hearts
TL;DR
Oprah Winfrey almost turned down her first TV job as an anchor at Nashville's WLAC-TV, but a college professor convinced her to take the opportunity. Despite her father's wishes, Winfrey changed her class schedule to work at the news station and eventually dropped out of college to focus on her career. Today, Winfrey is a highly successful journalist, host, actress, author, and entrepreneur, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. She credits her success to her faith and self-confidence.
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