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Ava DuVernay’s reflection over the past ten years of her career is all the inspiration you need to start crushing your goals. In a thread of Twitter posts, the director and filmmaker shared her decade-long journey. Grab a pen and pad — school’s in session! We’ve highlighted our key take-away points from her posts. Check them out:
1. This is Ava's past decade. Get ready to take notes!
2. [Start Where You Are] People are watching and your time will come.
3. [Always Bet On Yourself] Don't be afraid to charter unfamiliar territories.
4. [Invest in Yourself] While you're waiting for a seat at the table, build your own seat AND table.
5. [Keep Creating] Don't let rejection stop you.
6. [Know When to Let Go] Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to move on.
7. [Create Opportunities] Look for opportunities, yes, but also create them!
8. [Just Say Yes] Say yes to new opportunities — they are part of your development.
9. [Be Flexible] Be flexible to try new things in your career — especially if Shonda Rhimes is asking.
10. [Build, Then Pitch] Build your brand first, and then pitch your ideas.
11. [Assess Friend Groups] Hang with more friends who inspire and go hard for you.
12. [Keep Planning] Take in the moments, yes, but always think about your next move. Growth doesn't happen without movement.
13. [Reach Back] When you make it, remember to give others an opportunity to shine with you.
14. [Keep Grinding] Don't let success stop the grind. Keep building, keep creating, keep doing that thin you love.
15. [Trust The Timing] Keep building. They're watching. Your time will come!
16. [Keep Sowing] You will reap what you sow! You will be honored and paid back for all the work you've invested.
17. [Take Risks] Don't be afraid to try something new.
18. [Stay Hungry] Don't let success slow you down. Stay hungry, keep creating.
19. [Stay Humble] Remember, you are not on this journey alone. Show your tribe love.
