When you're just a kid, your parents' side hustle could have easily turned into a "comfortable upbringing, afford college, and support my passion for social justice," writes Oprah Winfrey in the latest issue of Entrepreneur.
But her commitment to quality, from her interviews to her philanthropic initiatives, showed her that excellence comes from sweating the small stuff and that attention to detail can often be key in determining which enterprises succeed and which fail.
"While her shows appeared casual, each second was planned with military precision," Winfrey writes.
"Oprah’s commitment to quality, from her interviews to her philanthropic initiatives, showed me that excellence comes from sweating the small stuff and that attention to detail can often be key in determining which enterprises succeed and which fail."
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