Today’s Prompt: What villain actually had a good point?
I know this may be unpopular, but I’d have to say Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada.
Now, before everyone comes after me… hear me out.
I didn’t admire her lack of kindness.
I didn’t admire the way she treated people.
But I did admire her pursuit of excellence.
She understood that if you’re going to do something, do it well.
She carried herself with confidence, poise, and intention. She wasn’t loud, yet everyone noticed when she entered a room. She knew her craft, paid attention to details, and refused to lower her standards simply because they made other people uncomfortable.
There is something to be said for a woman who has devoted herself to mastering her profession.
What struck me most was that famous “cerulean blue” scene. It wasn’t really about a sweater. It was a reminder that even the smallest choices are connected to people we’ve never met, industries we rarely notice, and years of work behind the scenes.
It reminded me that details matter.
Our decisions matter.
Excellence is rarely accidental.
Where Miranda lost me was believing that success had to come at the expense of compassion and relationships.
To me, the greatest leaders are those who pursue excellence without losing their humanity.
You can have high standards and still be gracious.
You can be powerful and still be humble.
You can command respect without demanding fear.
Maybe that’s the real lesson.
Don’t become Miranda.
Become the best parts of her—her discipline, her confidence, her commitment to excellence—and leave behind the parts that forgot people matter more than position.
Because true success isn’t measured by the title on your office door.
It’s measured by the way people feel after they’ve left your presence.
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