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“I believe that resilience is the single most important quality that allows human beings to triumph in moments of difficulty. For many people, being resilient means that you can endure hardship and bounce back unscathed. But for me, resilience is really about absorbing the difficult moments, knowing that they’ve changed you, and moving forward anyway with a resolve to make it through. The truth is, there is no strength without challenge, resistance, adversity, and, very often, pain. It is a blessing to be able to survive and find meaning in each and every hurdle. Think back on your own history—how you got right here, to this moment. Were there events along the way that scared or scarred you? Maybe so. But what’s remarkable is that no matter what happened, you are still standing; you are still here.” —Oprah


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Oprah and Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics and the author of Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable, discussed resilience in the face of rejection. They were joined by a select group of Oprah Daily Insiders for the impactful conversation, in which Kern Lima explored how this quality is needed to chase your dreams, and why if you’re walking in your authentic path, “no” should not deter you.

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Every month this year, Oprah will lead a new class in which she and special guests exchange ideas about the defining principles explored in “The Life You Want” Planner. She’ll answer questions from the chat and from a select group of Oprah Daily Insiders (yes, you could be one of them!) chosen to participate in the conversation. How can you join Oprah on-screen in an upcoming event? Insiders, keep an eye out for an email inviting you to apply before each class.


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BOOKS YOU’LL WANT

Oprah and Kern Lima talked about her book, Believe IT: How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable, in which she discusses going from humble beginnings to growing IT Cosmetics into a thriving brand. Oprah also referred to The New York Times bestselling book The Road Less Traveled by Dr. M. Scott Peck, which opens with the idea that life is challenging. "We've all gone through hard things. Why? Because life is difficult. And when we do, we have to ask ourselves, 'What was I supposed to learn from that?'" Oprah said.

In our last live class on April 5, Oprah and Mark Nepo explored themes from his work titled The Book of Awakening. He also discussed how being creative can help boost your authenticity and presence in the moment.

In March, Oprah, Dr. Anita Phillips, and Claudia Rankine explored many of the themes discussed in Rankine’s work Just Us: An American Conversation. In the book, Rankine uses a range of essays, poems, and images to help us connect deeply and converse on topics that are often divisive, including white privilege.

In February, Oprah and Frank Bruni discussed the theme of vulnerability and how it relates to Bruni’s powerful memoir, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Bruni recounts the medical and spiritual odyssey he embarked on following a stroke that left him blind in one eye and threatened to take away his sight entirely.

Back in January, Oprah and Martha Beck took a deeper look at the themes and topics covered in Martha’s book The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. This suggested reading can help you dig deeper into those themes and better equip you to achieve your goals for this year and beyond.

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The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
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Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
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The Book of Awakening
The Book of Awakening
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Just Us: An American Conversation
Just Us: An American Conversation
The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found
The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found
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The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
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PAST “THE LIFE YOU WANT” EVENTS

April 5th: Being Fully Present with Oprah and poet and philosopher Mark Nepo

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Oprah was joined by Mark Nepo, who discussed how living in the moment can bring you peace, as well as how creativity can help you live a more authentic life. A group of Oprah Daily Insiders joined their thought-provoking conversation and opened up about their experiences living as their true selves, their foundational stories, and more.

March 8th: The Value of Connection with Oprah, Dr. Anita Phillips, and professor Claudia Rankine

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Oprah was joined by Dr. Anita Phillips and Claudia Rankine, who discussed how to open your heart space and build stronger bonds. A group of Oprah Daily Insiders joined their enlightening conversation, in which they shared details from their personal experiences.

February 22: The Importance of Vulnerability with Oprah and Frank Bruni

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Oprah was joined by Frank Bruni to discuss vulnerability and other themes covered in The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Oprah Daily Insiders joined their conversation, where they shared about what happens when you truly make yourself vulnerable and the power this emotion holds in our relationships.

February 8: The Power of Integrity with Oprah and Martha Beck

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Oprah was joined by Martha Beck and surprise guest Maria Shriver in our second “The Life You Want” class. A group of Oprah Daily Insiders joined the powerful conversation, in which they and viewers were guided through exercises to help understand what it means to live a life that honors your true self.

January 18: Getting Started with Oprah

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For our first “The Life You Want” class, Oprah was joined by Oprah Daily Insiders as they charted a course for the series and the year ahead while working toward intentions together.

January 11: Vision Boarding led by Gayle, Adam, and Gabby Bernstein

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Gayle King, Adam Glassman, and Gabby Bernstein were joined by special guest Drew Barrymore and Oprah Daily Insiders as they created vision boards for 2022.