Kelly Corrigan on Self-Esteem

"A" For Effort

By Kelly Corrigan
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Kelly Corrigan describes how her first C since high school econ affected her self-esteem, compelling her to work even harder for what she wanted.

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