From rags to riches

Horatio Alger, an American writer, whose most popular 19th century works were intended for children, depicted stories of extremely poor boys whose virtuous deeds or hard work landed them better financial security. (source)

So the idiom means just what it sounds like - people or stories about people who begin their lives in extreme poverty and end up comfortable and wealthy, often through hard work or exceptional talent.

Here are two real-life examples of rags to riches:

Dolly Parton

Oprah Winfrey

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The End of Affirmation 365

I've been thinking about it for over a month. Usually, when I'm in it I'm engaged. But this time? I started it indifferent and I've felt indifferent all along. I should have never started. Hindsight is 20/20 they say and they aren't wrong. So when I opened my eyes this morning it was clear. It's time. Time to quit this 365. This is the first 365 that I haven't posted several of the days, the first 365 that I wasn't super excited about, the first 365 that I've quit. I've changed my social media presence and interactions the past year so this is also the first 365 that hardly anyone has been interested in. Is it the topic or my decision to not be as accessible on social media? Or is it some other reason altogether? Well, regardless...I'm throwing in the towel on this one. I can't say if I'll ever do another 365 again. Time will tell and I will know if and when it's time.

Affirmation Day 288

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