"The problem, as I see it, is this: we've never been taught the secret wisdom of creating wealth and wielding power--as women." -- Barbara Stanny
How do you not love a woman who once wrote a book called Prince Charming Isn't Coming?
And Barbara Stanny should know. She had a comfortable start in life, as her dad was the "R" of H & R Block, but she later turned a blind eye as her husband gambled all of her money away. Everything changed for her when she took control of her life and her finances, and now she teaches other women to do the same.
Sacred Success is a book for any woman who desires more; not just more money, but a more meaningful life. I really liked how Barbara talked about the melding of the spiritual and the practical when it comes to money, and explored the connection between money and power--not power in the traditional sense, but a woman becoming fully who she is. This is so important, because our notions of power can limit our earning potential; Barbara calls it "chronic under earning," which has more to do with our mindset than straight financial savvy.
This is an easy to read book that is packed with useful information, and because there was so much that was new to me I really enjoyed the chapter summaries which highlighted key concepts, like this: "Beneath our dislike of or discomfort with power lurks a deeper, more ominous concern--the dire consequences we might suffer if we become truly powerful."
In Barbara Stanny's own words, Sacred Success means, "pursuing your Soul's purpose, for your own bliss and the benefit of others while being richly rewarded." If this sounds good to you, grab this book and dive in to what is both a practical process and a spiritual practice, and get ready for your life to change
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