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    It's an age-old question: How do we measure success? One person's New York Times best seller is another's Emmy Award, is another's launch of their own website, is another's night at home with their family. But no matter what definition you adhere to, we can all use a little inspiration to get moving in the right direction.

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      Zooey Deschanel - actress (New Girl, 500 Days of Summer); singer-songwriter, She & Him; and co-founder (Hello Giggles)

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      "It's hard to say the BEST piece of advice since I can't recall every piece of advice I've ever received, but a really good piece of advice I've gotten was on my first movie, the director, Lawrence Kasdan, told me to always give my best ... more 
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      Zooey Deschanel - actress (New Girl, 500 Days of Summer); singer-songwriter, She & Him; and co-founder (Hello Giggles)

      What's the best piece of advice you have ever received?
      "It's hard to say the BEST piece of advice since I can't recall every piece of advice I've ever received, but a really good piece of advice I've gotten was on my first movie, the director, Lawrence Kasdan, told me to always give my best performance, even if I was off camera for another actor because people can tell a generous actor. I always think of that when I'm working, it's important to be generous!
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