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A noteworthy anecdote is shared about an independent women's forum project that aimed to pinpoint what successful women have in common. The investigative efforts—interviewing icons such as Diane Sawyer and Oprah—revealed a surprising, perhaps disheartening, commonality: most of these women did not have children, and some expressed frustration over the missed opportunities when the ideal timing window for motherhood closed. The underlying message is that success often involves trade-offs, and motherhood is a fundamental one that cannot be overlooked without consequences.