Lesson 13: When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them
Of all the lessons Oprah's learned in her life, this one may be at the very top of the list. As Maya Angelou explains, people know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are.
Aired: 10/26/2011
Think of someone you met recently. What have they shown you about themselves? Who are they?
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