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“L iving
life in a
positive way
opens an
individual
up to all
kinds of new
experiences.”
that dream a reality. In achieving her
own success as a Creator, Challenger,
and Coach, she was able to share her
positivity with millions of others—not
by “rescuing” them but by helping
them develop their own sense of
resourcefulness and live out their own
dreams as Creators. Guests on her
show were not allowed to sink into
victimhood no matter how difficult
their situations. Instead, they were
encouraged by Winfrey to seek positive
choices, dedicate themselves to growth,
and focus on their goals of creation.
THE STORY OF SOPHIA
People who accept and live by TED’s
framework learn to choose a more
positive path of empowerment and
sharing for themselves. In his book,
Emerald gives the example of Sophia,
a woman with bright hazel eyes and
auburn hair that David meets along
his journey. Sophia had undergone a
situation similar to David’s. She and her
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