From Oprah to Richard Branson, the Biggest Names in Business Share How They Made it [LinkedIn]

The end of the year often is a time to look back at what we’ve accomplished and a time to evaluate what's next in line for the New Year. While we might be happy and fulfilled in our careers and truly love what we do, we continue to constantly seek advice to further grow in our professional lives. Whether we’re fresh out of college, senior executives, confident entrepreneurs or at the top of our game, it's always hard to avoid comparisons or wonder if we could–or should–be doing any better.

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Why Howard Schultz Believes the Promise of the American Dream is Real from LinkedIn Pulse

Oprah Winfrey's Big Vision and How She Made It from LinkedIn Pulse

Richard Branson's Crazy Good Career Advice from LinkedIn Pulse

Judy Smith, the Real Olivia Pope on How She Got to Washington from LinkedIn Pulse

Shark Tank's Daymond John on the Importance of Setting Your Own Goals from LinkedIn Pulse

GE's Mary Barra on Why Pursuing Math and Science Matters from LinkedIn Pulse

HPE's Meg Whitman Career Advice: “Go to the Best School You Can Get Into” from LinkedIn Pulse

Tony Robbins' Secret to Finding a Fulfilling Career from LinkedIn Pulse

Maria Bartiromo: “One Thing Will Always Follow You and That is Your Reputation” from LinkedIn Pulse

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