From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career.
I've learnt something from every failure. The products I helped design at the first two companies I worked for were utter failures. But now I know why.
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.
If 50 percent of your career is not filled with failure, you're not really successful.
Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because perfection doesn't exist. It's important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life.
I got a divorce, and I felt like I finally started my career. I started making movies and projects that I just really believed in.
History told me that you just keep working, and it is easy to make more money.
When I talk about music in Memphis, it's a place you can go if you are a beginning artist or anywhere in your career, and you can incubate.
I've had disappointments and heartbreaks and setbacks and roles I didn't get, but something always came along that either made me better or was an even better role.
I'm still in the first baby steps of my career, so I've got so much to learn and so much to figure out.
Many women try to advance in their careers by having all the answers; by being the go-to person for information and advice; or by building expertise in a particular field. However, as they progress, gain broader responsibilities, and grow into leadership roles, they realize that their span of control is too vast to be able to know every answer.
One thing I've had to realize in my career is that I can't do it all. Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make sure we're writing the next hit. There are other people out there, and that's what they do every day, and they have strengths that I don't have.
Here's the thing - I mean, I don't act for statues. I really don't. The great thing about winning an award is that it creates opportunities.
I think 'Interscope' always puts the artist first, and they're focusing on these artists' development. I felt like that was a part of my career that I kind of needed to focus on after having come from the radio and getting exposure that way. I wanted to grow my brand and grow my fanbase, and they have proven to be the best fit for that.
I've been very lucky to work with a lot of amazingly supportive directors.
My career, it's turned out to be something more than I ever thought and more than I ever dreamed. It's been an unbelievable ride. It's amazing.
A lot of times, people say, 'My work didn't suffer with family.' I would go a step further: My career only flourished upon having children. It got better.
When I get to work with someone like Prabhu Dheva at the beginning on my career, why would I say no?
If you're humble and hardworking, opportunities will arise for you.
My musical education started in the limelight, because I found myself surrounded by real musicians, but after my career had taken off.
I'm getting good exposure because of the movies I'm picking and the people I'm working with.
Every time you do a movie, it's important for your career, your reputation.
I have never been someone who applied 'work begets work' to my career, sometimes unfortunately.
I've always felt that work - learning from people who know more than I know - is what keeps you going.
I've been working for many years and I think I've managed to work with some of the best people in the business, which has been rewarding and an apprenticeship.
