Source: Fortune
Summary
Meryl Streep revealed she was initially low-balled for her role in “The Devil Wears Prada” and was ready to walk away from Hollywood. She knew the film would be a hit and asked for double her initial offer, which was accepted. This experience taught her the importance of knowing her worth. Similarly, finance icon Suze Orman shared her own story of discovering her self-worth and reaching new heights of career success after saying no to certain opportunities.
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The numbers tell one story. Meryl Streep’s net worth is estimated at $100 million, and “The Devil Wears Prada” grossed over $326 million worldwide. Suze Orman’s book “The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom” sparked a bidding war, and she turned down a million-dollar offer. Both women discovered their self-worth and achieved great success after asserting themselves.
Streep doubled her ask and got it. Orman turned down Oprah Winfrey and still appeared on her show 29 times. They knew their worth and acted on it. The question is, what’s the real value of knowing your worth in the business world?
Author: Evan Null
