"It's just funny what your head can do for you. Most of everything, I think, plays out in your head. You know, I wish I told myself as a younger woman, you're a lot more capable than you think you are. But it took years to really learn that."
"In fact, probably till I was, I think, 35, I would have a self-tape that I had to consciously really change. My tape would say, 'Hey, Barb, you should have never been here. You didn't need to come to this meeting. You're better off with your salespeople at home. You'd get more done. You motivate them.'"
"And then when I was about 35, I realized that tape was pulling me back. It was old tape, so then I replaced it. I said, 'Barbara, you're a genius. Fuck them all. You're great.'"
Barbara Corcoran struggled with self-doubt for years, stemming from her school experiences. She realized that her negative self-talk was holding her back and decided to change it. By replacing her internal narrative with positive affirmations, she learned to believe in her capabilities. Corcoran emphasized the importance of preparation for business meetings to feel in control, despite still feeling that others were smarter than her. Her journey to self-acceptance took time, but she ultimately internalized her worth and capabilities.
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