Two very different women. Two very different styles and generations. So what do they have in common? Oprah?s message has been clear almost since the beginning of her show ? 25 years ago: ?Accept yourself for who you are and believe that you can do what you want to do -- live your Best Life.?Lady Gaga?s message may not have always been as clear, but in her latest albums and interviews she seems to be sending a similar message: ?Be yourself and don?t let others put you down or discourage you - even if you?re different.? They may use different words but the message is clear: ?Believe in Yourself ? and be yourself.? It seems like common sense: If you don?t believe in yourself ? why would anyone else believe in you? But sometimes when it comes to ?self? we forget about common sense and listen to our inner voice ? the negative one. We doubt our ability, or are ashamed of something that we did or something that happened to us in our past. Going into an interview with baggage from the past is like dragging a big black garbage bag along behind you and parking it next to your chair during the interview. And it is going to ?stink? up the room after a while.Nobody wants to hear about your problems and baggage. Some people?s lives begin to sound like a Soap Opera there have been so many extenuating circumstances. And, some people feel compelled to share


