The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make Before 40

by Tina B. Tessina, Elizabeth Friar Williams

A no-nonsense guide to show women how to stop letting their lives lead them, and to create the lives they want for themselvse by making some fundamental choices. Readers will follow the lives of eight diverse women who learn-and-live "The 10 Smartest Decisions" that every woman can make to improve her personal, professional and financial situation. A series of practical exercises guides women through implementing the "Top 10" in their own lives. Readers will learn how to evaluate a good decision, set priorities, maintain motivation, discover their "Wise Woman" within and acquire the education they need to fulfill their promise.

Genres: Self Help

250 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

I'm a licensed psychotherapist in S. California, with 40+ years experience in counseling individuals and couples and author of 13 books, including It Ends With You: Grow Up and Out of Dysfunction (New Page), How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free (New Page) and The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again (Wiley)

I also publish an e-mail newsletter: "Happiness Tips from Tina" and the "Dr. Romance" blo.g

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Reviews

[Tina Tessina · Rating 5 out of 5]

What people are saying about The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make Before Forty
Straightforward advice for the muddled
By A Customer
I'm well past 40 but I still have trouble making decisions and looked at this book partly to see if it would be helpful for my daughter, who also has trouble making decisions. This is straightforward advice about how (in arriving at life decisions) to sort out your gut feelings, what other people expect of you, what's practical, and what you can live with -- with a useful section on how to be your own good boss instead of your own bad boss. Coming from the publishers of the Chicken Soup books , I am surprised to find something so immensely level-headed. I'm sending my copy to my daughter.

You don't have to be under 40 to learn these lessons!
By A Customer
I've just started reading this book. The advice is so good and full of such common sense that my reaction has been, "Well, of course. Why didn't I think of that?!" I have no doubt that this book will be a part of the changes I am making in my life. I've got 4 1/2 years to go 'til I'm 40, and making the best decisions I can in that time will serve me well for all the rest of my years.


Very Motivating
By Alana Peveto (Houston, TX)
In reading this book, I have become more responsible and self assured. The exercises that Tessina has included in this book are just wonderful. I kept a pencil handy while I was reading the book and there notes everywhere! I go back through those notes from time to time to refresh myself. I have since lent my copy to several friends. I am sure it will help them too. I highly recommend this book to young women! Also, even though it is geared towards women, the ideas can apply for men also


Read this before ever even thinking of settling down!, June 1, 2006
By M. R. Estante
Smart decisions have better consequences than foolish ones. A wise handbook of making time to design the life you want ... especially when you are baggage free and can extend your prime a long time.


Excellent advice; I gave it to my 30 year old daughter.
By A Customer
A great deal of "Mother wisdom" in one place.

[Carola Kirspuu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and easy book to read. Lots of direct suggestions and instructions. The authors have referred to quite a few different books.
The book mainly teaches you to observe and notice your decisions.
I liked that there are a lot of tips, exercises, instructions and also tests in the book.
I read it in Estonian.

[Theresa Workman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Lots of guidance and good motivational lectures to learn and start doing. I would recommend this book to anyone who feels like they're going through a rough time aging

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful but not mind-blowing.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did more of a scan of this book, than a real deep read.
A decent read in pointing out areas that young women may want to look at as they mature and encourages them to be the best they can be.

[Rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Definitely not the best self-help book I have read for young women.