“What I know for sure” by Oprah Winfrey

The author 🖋

Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul, entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of the most influential women in the world.

She was born into poverty in Mississippi, but became the first Black woman billionaire in America while running The Oprah Winfrey Show for 25 years (which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history).

Key takeaways 🎓

1. Journal your thank yous 

Learning to notice and appreciate the good things in our life makes us feel happier.

Oprah shares how keeping a gratitude journal and writing down the things she’s thankful for daily has helped her during tough times.

She believes that practicing gratitude can transform anyone’s outlook on life.

2. Take care of yourself

Taking care of ourselves is not selfish.

Oprah stresses the importance of practicing self-love and prioritizing our own needs because if we’re not okay, how can we expect to help the people around us?

Everyone should invest time in nurturing their own physical, emotional and spiritual well-being first (it’ll help us handle life’s challenges better).

3. Be resilient

Peaks and valleys are an inevitable part of life.

In order for others to believe in us, we have to believe in us first.

Resilience has been a central theme in Oprah's own life - she’s witnessed herself how confronting our fears and simply viewing difficulties as opportunities can lead to empowerment, personal growth and ultimately, a better life.

Closing thoughts 🧠

The book is a collection of essays where Oprah shares her thoughts on navigating life's complexities and challenges.

It’s full of personal stories, reflections and valuable life lessons from one of the most successful women of all time.