Being open to learning is the key to excellence. A Zen story offers us the proverb, “A full cup cannot be filled.” Those who refuse to learn new things stagnate and never become more of who they could be. Oprah has interviewed countless guests, even those with whom she disagrees, read hundreds of books, and continues to study more. Oprah has never been shy about surrounding herself with strong leaders and those she from whom she can learn. From chefs and nutritionists, writers, journalists and