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Tyra Banks turns 44 today and, already, the former supermodel has accomplished more in a few decades than most will in a lifetime.

The 5’10” stunner once said she’s always seen modeling as a stepping stone, and that it was, propelling Tyra to go on to become an actress, author, talk and talent show host, and creator and executive producer of America’s Next Top Model which is in its 24th season. With an estimated net worth of $90 million, a Harvard Business School certification, two Daytime Emmys and a number of firsts as an African American model under her belt, it would reason Tyra knows a thing or two about handling your business and running one.

She also knows quite a bit about beauty; not just because she spent years in makeup chairs being primped and polished, but because she’s had to battle her own insecurities and learn to look in the mirror and love her body, whether it was considered too thin or too big.

So, in honor of her birthday and her business smarts, we’ve put together a list of 12 lessons Tyra has taught us about loving yourself and excelling at what you do. Take heed.

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