She’s a working mum, a famous fashion designer and role model to plenty of women worldwide but Tory Burch is never one to let her accomplishments get to her head. The designer shares seven of her best life lessons and advice with us and it just made us love her even more.

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7 Life Lessons From Fashion Designer, Tory Burch

1. Know That Happiness Is Always Within Reach

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My mother, Reva, is an eternal optimist. She taught me: “If the cup isn’t full, add water.” There’s always a new day around the corner.

2. Work Hard and Be Incredibly Patient

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That’s the advice I have for aspiring entrepreneurs. There’s no such thing as an overnight sucess.

3. Uncover The Lessons Between A Book's Pages

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One of my all-time favourite books is Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. He is an incredible storyteller.

Every sentenceis extraordinary. “There’s always something left to love” is a great quote by him that resonates with me.

4. Take The Path Less Travelled

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Since being at the helm of my business, I’ve discovered the value of getting out of my comfort zone. Creativity and innovation are born out of unexpected experiences.

5. Set Clear Priorities and Boundaries

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It’s my secret to effective time management. It also helps that I’m very good at multi-tasking.

6. Impress with A Power Wardrobe

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I love easy, versatile pieces – think an effortless dress, a skirt or a great pair of pants with a silk shirt. Anything that makes you feel great. When you feel your best, it shows!

7. Think of Negativity as Noise

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It’s empowering. Instead of focusing on fear, focus on what you’re doing and let the work speak for itself.

Text: Gerald Tan/Harper’s Bazaar

Photos: Tory Burch