“I go into meetings, and people have this preconceived notion of me that I didn't work hard to get where I am.”

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Meaning

The speaker is saying that people make assumptions about her success before she has a chance to show how much effort she put in. She feels those assumptions overlook the work behind her position. The quote is about wanting recognition for effort, not just the public image others have of her.

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Originally said in English.

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About Lauren Conrad

American television personality, fashion designer and author

Lauren Katherine Conrad is an American television personality, fashion designer, and author. She came to prominence in 2004 after being cast in the reality television series "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County," which followed her and her friends in their hometown of Laguna Beach, California. Her public profile grew out of that series, and she later became known for work in fashion and writing as well. The best-known parts of her career are tied to reality television and to the style-focused work that followed it.

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