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Inspiration September 25, 2016
When you think about success in your life, what comes to mind? Having your own corner office with a view of New York City? Working as a top lawyer from 9 to 5 and a loving mom and wife the rest of the time? What about seeing your name and picture on the cover of Cosmo Magazine?
The definition of success isn’t concrete. In fact, according to Forbes, it especially varies between genders: Women consider success in terms of relationships, feeling valued and “having it all” while men often focus on money and achievement.
The road to being a successful woman is equally uncertain. Just think of your last brunch with the girlfriends or your high school reunion. Most likely – especially if you hang out with women as driven as you are – your friends have all found success of some kind, whether as a beautiful model, a CEO of a business or even a stay-at-home mom, and all have succeeded through different methods.
Some of the scientifically proven ways to succeed in life? According to Inc, they range from embracing confident action to sprucing up your social skills to learning how to delay gratification.
With all of these conflicting definitions and diverse routes to success, what should every woman know? We decided to find out for ourselves by polling readers on which accomplished woman – including Anne Sweeney, Carrie Underwood, Lydia Child, Chin Ning Chu and Hilary Clinton – described success best. Anne Sweeney, the previous President of Disney-ABC TV Group and Disney Channel, emerged as the clear winner.
Whether you’re dreaming of owning your own fashion company or want two kids and a minivan, here’s a quote that should become your new best friend.
Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.
If you’ve been searching for a new inspirational quote for your phone or computer screensaver, now you know whom to thank!
