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Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart was an exceptional student in school.

Permission to Think "Good Things"

No matter what you think of her, no one can deny that this woman gives herself total permission to think outside the box. Martha Stewart is the daughter of Polish immigrants, who started her own catering business in 1979. People liked her clever ideas, and she liked coming up with them-and selling by writing magazine articles and making TV appearances. Her name has become a brand.

I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time. Simply say "Martha" in the same sentence as anything to do with the home, and most North Americans instantly know who you mean. Her little catering business has become a multi-million dollar corporation that employs hundreds of people. She's inspired a lot of imitators, but even after being convicted of securities fraud no one has dethroned the current queen of crafts, cooking, and "good things."

Martha Stewart's path to becoming a Great Thinker:

• Martha didn't grow up with a silver spoon in her mouth. She was born in an immigrant family in New Jersey.
• Educated in gardening, cooking, baking, sewing - all the things she teaches on television - from her parents, grandparents, and neighbors. School isn't the only place we learn!
• She was an exceptional student in school.
• Martha has had many "careers" - fashion model, stock broker (ironically), renovating her own home, mother, and caterer. Each of these have been filled with lessons she passes on to her fans, viewers, and readers.
• She is a great thinker when it comes to networking and finding opportunities for her ideas. Her first book was the result of her husband being in publishing. Always look for other people who will help your great ideas happen!
• Martha has found ways to make her great thoughts available to millions of people - she didn't stop with books, but went on to create a television empire, magazines, complete product lines, and more. Never think small!
• Martha is known as a very demanding business person. She knows what her great thoughts have created, and she demands perfection in her ventures.

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