“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
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Attributed to Madam C.J. Walker in multiple documented interviews, 1910
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist who became America's first self-made female millionaire by building a Black hair care empire.
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This quote speaks to the pillar of Discipline — the commitment to show up, do the work, and build something that lasts. Black leaders throughout history have demonstrated that sustained excellence requires daily dedication to purpose.
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