In honor of his 70th birthday, TODAY’s Al Roker turned to Oprah Winfrey for some advice about reaching this incredible milestone. 'Don't be scared. You've already overcome some of the greatest challenges,' she says.
Oprah Winfrey built an entertainment empire and an iconic talk show, but the legendary former host does have one regret when it comes to her career. Winfrey shared some advice and reflection with Al Roker as the TODAY weatherman turns 70, including the one time she wishes she had a 'do-over.' 'I would not have taken on the responsibility of trying to build a network while still ending the show,' she told Al in an interview that aired Aug. 20 on TODAY. 'That is my one regret.
' Winfrey regrets taking on too much by listening to others instead of her inner voice. 'I thought to give myself a break, and other people were saying, 'Oh no, you just have got to leverage this moment, and you got to keep moving up,'' she said. 'Everybody has that natural life force instinct inside yourself that lets you know what’s right or wrong, or that is your emotional GPS system.
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