Oprah Presents Master Class with Jay-Z / Photo: Bob Richman (c) 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Photo: Bob Richman © 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Be True
"Belief in oneself and knowing who you are, I mean, that's the foundation for everything great."—Jay-Z

Watch Jay-Z's videos on Master Class: The Lessons—Stay True to Yourself
Oprah Presents Master Class with Jay-Z / Photo: Bob Richman (c) 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Photo: Bob Richman © 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Excellence
"Excellence is being able to perform at a high level for a long period of time." — Jay-Z

Watch this video and more on The Lessons: Go for Excellence
Oprah Presents Master Class with Jay-Z / Photo: Bob Richman (c) 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Photo: Bob Richman © 2010 Harpo, Inc.

Work Isn't Always Hard
"The work that you put into something is what you get out of it." — Jay-Z

Watch Jay-Z's videos on Master Class: The Lessons—Find Your Passion