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Giving a dose of Sunday inspiration on a message about success and never giving up, the model and entrepreneur decided to go on Instagram to post an image some of her followers did not realize the meaning of. In the picture, Bailey is elegantly perched on the steps, one leg crossed over the other, in a gorgeous shimmering blue gown that says elegance.
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Bailey offered up a caption for the image: “Don’t wait for the elevator to success, take the stairs. Your steps are ordered, take them one at a time.” The quote so powerful, made numerous followers comment on the post. The picture oozes poise: Bailey’s hair is oh so wavy and free, her calm expression takes her forward with confidence and purpose. The wooden stairs stand at the back, exuding timeless and classical beauty to the composition-a representation, to some, of deliberate and steady advancement.
Flowers of appraising comments followed the photo set. The photographer @jcjonesofficial responded, “Now, friend… You better go on and bless the people with a ol’ picture this Sunday morning! Hallelujah!” One said Bailey was “truly electrifying” and saluted her “pure elegance.”
She speaks openly when it comes to her career and life journey. From modeling days teased to early on actual TV to present business ambitions, she knows all about how hard one would have to work. The post seems to be a reflection of merely an attitude of enjoying the journey and not only focusing on finding the end of it.
She has quite an extensive history of using her platform either to inspire others directly or act as a mirror for their lives-literally. From opening up about divorcing Peter Thomas all the way to new glimpses into entrepreneurial side ventures, Bailey often blends that stereotype into inspirational wisdom. So just about this post as well is a reminder that success means no shortcuts, but putting in every bit of effort, one step at a time.
After the latest change because of COVID, so many people are trying for career shifts and personal growth or in just life, the message finds a lot of relevance in many ways. Bailey’s words are almost weightless, hitting the heart deeply combined with the image of strength and grace.
I suppose whoever tries walking up those stairs in that gorgeous outfit? But aside from all the glitz and glamour, a message clearly comes: Progress is hard work, but it is never too late for a few steps.
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Again, this one-in-a-million lady manages to throw in some glamor while encouraging people to move forward. That gave Bailey a firmly entrenched place in pop culture and a bit beyond. Whether you have been following her for years or just happened to stumble on this post on Instagram, it is a beautiful reminder to keep moving forward one step at a time.