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10 Reasons Olivia Pope Is So Much More Than Another T.V. Character

Olivia Pope has been a person that I have learned a lot from...even though she is a fictional character.

Emily Brock

Mar 30, 2019

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Recently I have started watching "Scandal" and it has not only taught me a lot about government and lifestyle choices but it has taught me how to be. Olivia Pope has especially taught me a lot in this area. Here are a few things she has taught me.

1. Go after what you want

Girlfriend, got a job on a political campaign, in the White House, and started her own business. Not to mention in that business she never gave up on a client and always tried to protect them.

2. Dress for success

If you want to succeed, you must dress like you want it. Olivia always looked professional and made herself look good. If you look good and feel good then you're going to go far.

3. Anyone can be family

Anyone can be family no matter what. **Spoiler** we learn that Olivia had both parents but was never really close to them but everyone she worked with was family. No matter what she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect them.

4. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself

Olivia isn't afraid to stand up for herself and what she wants. She is very particular and knows what she likes. She also doesn't let people walk all over her.

5. Don't be afraid to say your opinion

Olivia always has a very dont mess with me attitude and isn't afraid to speak her mind. She'll tell you straight up if she doesn't like it or what you need to do.

6. Be confident

No one is going to trust what you do and think that you know what you're doing unless you have confidence. When Olivia walks into a room she gathers everyone's attention and lets them know what's up. Also, with all her clients, she is very confident to ensure them that she can fix their situation.

7. It's okay to break down sometimes

You can be that person who has it all together like her, but even still break down. Thats okay but don't let it last too long.

8. Make sure the person that you date/marry is worth your time

Olivia doesn't take any BS, especially in her love life. Make sure the person you date/marry is worth your time and is up to your standards!

9. Don't Lie

Don't lie. That is Olivia's rule for every one of her clients. (Yes I understand some of the work she does is lying but I respect that rule from her clients.)

10. Don't be afraid to live a little

Dance like nobody is watching, laugh some times, and smile. All these things bring happiness and don't let anything make you so miserable that you can't even fathom happiness!

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10 Reasons Olivia Pope Is So Much More Than Another T.V. Character

Olivia Pope has been a person that I have learned a lot from...even though she is a fictional character.

1. Go after what you want

2. Dress for success

3. Anyone can be family

4. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself

5. Don't be afraid to say your opinion

6. Be confident

7. It's okay to break down sometimes

8. Make sure the person that you date/marry is worth your time

9. Don't Lie

10. Don't be afraid to live a little

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

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You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

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Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)