Although "Scandal's" plot line is not necessarily relatable to 99 percent of the country's population, it's a fantastic show that caught attention. Olivia Pope's courageous and unique personality has become the goal of every woman, and when people talk about the 2016 presidential elections, we all immediately think of President Grant and the drama of the White House. So, even though we can't all relate to the crazy D.C. drama, we can relate to many things that happen on the show. Here are eight quotes from "Scandal" to live by.
1. "Mediocrity is not an option for me. I don't want that and neither should you." - Olivia Pope
Don't let something be just OK. Put everything you have into all you do to make it great.
2. "You better think and you better ask yourself, is this really who I want to be?" - Olivia Pope
Constantly look yourself in the mirror and make sure you're the person you said you would be, that you're the person you want to be.
3. "If you want me, earn me!" - Olivia Pope
People who want you in their lives will do something about it. Don't give your time, your love and yourself to just anyone. If they want you that badly, they'll work for it.
4. "You do not ask questions that you cannot handle the answer to. You do not make judgments about things you cannot imagine." - Rowan Pope
Enough said.
5."You want to lead? Be the leader. Everyone else will automatically become the follower." - Cyrus Beene
If you can stand up and do what needs to be done as a leader, you will become the leader. Don't wait for someone to appoint you as a leader, just act as one.
6. "It's OK to be afraid. Sometimes fear keeps us safe. Sometimes it holds us back." - Olivia Pope
It's OK to be afraid sometimes, but don't let it stop you from doing the things you love. Don't let fear hold you back.
7. "I am dancing. Now, you can dance with me, or you can get off my dance floor. I am fine dancing alone." - Olivia Pope
Learn to be OK with yourself. Allow people in your life, but don't rely on others to have a good time. Be OK with yourself.
8. "It's handled." - Olivia Pope
Olivia Pope's go-to quote. People have a problem? She handles it. Something comes up? Handle it. Olivia Pope does, and look at her, she's fabulous.
Even though Olivia Pope has a slight different life than many of us do, she says a lot of things that can relate to anyone's life. Remember, don't let mediocrity be an option, make people earn you, be the leader, don't let fear stop you, be OK being alone and handle it. When life is hard and you don't know what to do, just think to yourself: What would Olivia Pope do?
