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Secrets of Six-Figure Women
There are more high-salaried women in the workforce today than ever before, yet most females remain seriously underpaid when compared to their male counterparts. Motivational speaker and financial journalist Barbara Stanny decided to find out why by identifying the differences between those who draw the big bucks and those who don't. In Secrets of Six-Figure Women she reve...more
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Good book -- I initially thought I'd just skim it as a quick-and-easy self-help book, but it actually offers a substantial amount of material that prompts self-reflection, as well as useful references to other material.
This book is as much about developing and projecting belief in oneself as it is about earning power, and it's as applicable to men who may also fall into the "under-earner" trap. The author notes that "under-earning" doesn't necessarily mean low-pay but really means earning less...more
This book is as much about developing and projecting belief in oneself as it is about earning power, and it's as applicable to men who may also fall into the "under-earner" trap. The author notes that "under-earning" doesn't necessarily mean low-pay but really means earning less...more
I really enjoyed this book! Especially when she described the traits of an "underearner." A lot of times, your income doesn't really change until your attitude towards money changes. Once upon a time, I was a compulsive spender... I could have saved but I didn't because I grew up in a household where holding onto money was viewed as somewhat selfish and greedy. My parents spent every nickel and dime to raise 4 girls on less than blue collar salaries. I realized I was doing the same thing. I didn...more
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So I was 44 years old and deep in debt when Suze Orman finally got my attention and convinced me that my financial security was my responsibility. Six years later I have savings, a retirement account, and no debt. Thank you Suze.
But it was Barbara Stanny who showed me that the adjustments I needed to make were not all on the expenses side of the ledger... I was a chronic UNDEREARNER... I was not making what I was worth. Worse, I wasn't even trying.
Sometimes people need a kick in the head to do...more
But it was Barbara Stanny who showed me that the adjustments I needed to make were not all on the expenses side of the ledger... I was a chronic UNDEREARNER... I was not making what I was worth. Worse, I wasn't even trying.
Sometimes people need a kick in the head to do...more
I gave this only 4 stars, instead of 5, because I didn't think it was the best written book I've come across. However, I found the content to be really valuable. This is not the book for the unmotivated woman, however, because success and happiness are derived from your own efforts and there actually isn't a "secret"to anything. The biggest secret is what you are capable of doing.
Early on, I found myself realizing that up to about a year ago I definitely had the mindset of an under earner. But...more
Early on, I found myself realizing that up to about a year ago I definitely had the mindset of an under earner. But...more
This was a great read! Stanny starts by explaining that more women than ever are becoming high earners chiefly due to the fact that they were absent in the workforce for so long. She next turns to the issue of underearners - women who don't believe or who are unwilling to ask for what they are truly worth. To highlight her point she asks, "How can we ever expect to earn as much as a man if we can't even earn as much as we ourselves are capable of making?" However, there's a raging double standar...more
Jan 30, 2013
Irina Collazo
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2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
business-books
Unfortunately I couldn't finish reading this book. I wish I paid attention to the publication date before buying, and read a sample on Amazon. It just feels outdated for this day and age.
The material could have been condensed, by a lot. There is too much repetition, I felt like wanting to skip ahead all the time.
There is also too much focus on why some women are afraid, unwilling or uncomfortable to make six figures. Afraid?! That's just crazy.
The material could have been condensed, by a lot. There is too much repetition, I felt like wanting to skip ahead all the time.
There is also too much focus on why some women are afraid, unwilling or uncomfortable to make six figures. Afraid?! That's just crazy.
Jun 10, 2009
Krissy Mayse
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
All Women
Recommended to Krissy by:
Friend, Mary Lee
Shelves:
growth
Absolutely LOVED this book. Recommend the concepts here as well as the financial advice and guidelines at the end of the book. Excellent book for any woman - in any field - who knows she could be earning more. The author also offers free coaching as well at www.barbarastanny.com - I've listened in and found the free information very valuable. If you like Dave Ramsey - you will like Barbara Stanny's stuff too.
Gave me a lot of food for thought wrt my relationship with money and career. Did most of the suggested exercises (primarily in the beginning of the book) and was fascinated by the exercise in finding out what your pay ceiling is. As I imagined earning the various amounts, I was impressed with how my vision of my life changed,especially wrt philanthropy and having a sense of a mission. Will likely read her other books and possibly even re-read this one in the next few years -- not so much for spe...more
I wasn't even going to post this book on Goodreads because, heaven forbid, a woman should acknowledge that she works to actually make money... How un-ladylike! And this, as Stanny points out in the very first chapter, is why women, in general, are chronic under-earners.
A simplistic book which generally discuss 6 figures but admits to interviewing with annual income between $120k - $7m. This is a huge range to lump into the same group. Plus certain professions lend themselves to higher earning potentials. This book was a good concept that was poorly executed. Would not recommend.
I absolutely loved this book. It has amazing advice for everyone, not just women, in overcoming the mental blocks that prevent them from realizing their true high earning potential. Stanny's separation of people into two categories - 'underearners' and 'six figure women' - is a clear way to provide contrast between the two, and many of the items she lists as inhibitive are items that every person faces; whether they overcome them or not is up to them.
Secrets of Six Figure Women is provocative,...more
Secrets of Six Figure Women is provocative,...more
Engulfed this book. Motivating, but so hard to see it as being realistic...I sincerely wonder how many of the women interviewed are still "Six-Figure Women" in today's economic climate.
I liked the positive vibes I got from this book. I usually shy away from books aimed at women because I don't like emphasizing gender differences. The truth is, though, that I do sometimes feel different from my male peers, and it may help to read motivational material aimed specifically at women from time to time.
I especially appreciated the discussion of underearning and strategies for evolving from this state.
Overall, though, I didn't get too much out of this book; while it's perhaps inspirin...more
I especially appreciated the discussion of underearning and strategies for evolving from this state.
Overall, though, I didn't get too much out of this book; while it's perhaps inspirin...more
somehow missed the word 'secret' right in the title. it's truly 'the secret' applied to finance. be positive! set your intention! snzzzzzzz
Very interesting read. It explores how women can increase their earnings, and why women consistently make less than men.
Bought it back when I was making that sort of money, knowing it was going to be short-lived. (I was right.) Gives some good, practical advice -- some of it things that women aren't used to hearing, I'm guessing, even today.
The author's interviews with 6-figure women (and their underearning counterparts) make the advice more human than a simple "how-to" book. They also provide fodder for thinking about balance. There's nothing magical here; everything is a tradeoff. (Not my experience, entirely,...more
The author's interviews with 6-figure women (and their underearning counterparts) make the advice more human than a simple "how-to" book. They also provide fodder for thinking about balance. There's nothing magical here; everything is a tradeoff. (Not my experience, entirely,...more
Read about this book in NYTimes article about books and resources for women in regards to finance.
Great tangible advise how to be assertive in the work place and build your assets.
Awesome book for any women in the corporate world.
Mar 29, 2013
Lori Grant
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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A should-read book on job hunting for women in business.
It was pretty motivating, but fell apart on the last chapter where the author tried to form deep conclusions.
So far, so good. Fascinating stuff...hopefully it's subtly transforming my ideas about what I think I'm worth, so I can move beyond my current "set point".
Overall this was a pretty good book with some useful information. The most important lesson I learned from this book is the fact my attitude is what will make a difference. I am going to start working hard on changing my attitude from this point out. I definitely recommend this books to those who need a little inspiration to make their lives better.
Every woman who wants to take control of her career and earn what she feels she's worth should read this book. If you don't feel you are earning what you are worth or being respected and valued for your contribution, this is a great book to read to give you the skills and the empowerment to get you the career and the life that you want.
I used this book while doing some personal/professional coaching on monetary goals. I think that, while not revolutionary ideas, Stanny gives women many ideas to think about and ponder. It was one of the books that changed my perspective about earning and being self-sufficient as a woman... and for that I am thankful.
Sep 23, 2007
Summer Bock, Holistic Nutrition & Herbs
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
This is a great book. I did all the exercises in it and the one where you ask people who know you well to answer some personal questions about you is fabulous. I recommend it for ALL women regardless of whether you are starting your business or not. And I recommend it to men who are entrepreneurs in a service-oriented job.
Eminently readable, encouraging and grounded. Would like to finish it but I've been making my way through it slowly and it's due back at the library. p.157.
Also marked for review: pp. 87, 102, 124.
Also marked for review: pp. 87, 102, 124.
Nov 04, 2008
Kate
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Kate by:
Lynne-Corrine's Friend
I enjoyed this book, mostly in its uplifting message that it doesn't take anything special to start earning six figures. Nothing in it is terribly life-changing or surprising, but there are a couple of strategies and suggestions in it that I think (hope) will come in handy down the road.
I didn't even finish it. Too self-helpish for my style. I am all up for stories... but this was too much fluff with the stories. Sorry Stanny! Perhaps it was written for an older generation that didn't grow up with as much freedom or permission to be creative!
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