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Five Words for Female Professionals

     With a new year on the horizon, most of us are looking at what we can do to make an improvement over the last.  We do it every year.  It is a time of new beginnings.  Kudos to those who have the ambition to do better.  Whether it's to grow your business, your circle of influence or your knowledge, striving to be better is admirable.  You are an exception when you are purposeful in how you live.  Far too many people don't want to or are afraid to make the next move that will give them what they want.  Many don't want to make the effort because it will be too hard or they fear failing.  Thus, they stick with what is comfortable and familiar.  They settle.
     For women, this belief is especially debilitating.  Not only do they limit themselves, but many people in the world couldn't care less if they stayed at a level of mediocrity.  Other females who don't want to compete with them and men who don't take them seriously won't urge them toward their own personal success.  But for women who want more and are willing to battle discouragement to get it, they will be rewarded handsomely if they don't give up.  The battle requires using words as one cache of weapons.  Positive words.  Motivating words.  Hopeful words.  There are five that I believe will help female professionals start the journey, stay on the path, and ultimately reach their goals.  Every day this week, I will share one.  By Friday, the first five women who can relay all of them to me in the comments section of this blog will receive discounted tuition to the new "Women's Forum on Leadership" to begin on January 14, 2014 at the Capital City Club in Columbia, SC.  The forum is a three-part educational series on leadership designed especially for female professionals who want to grow in their skills and knowledge about leadership.  The first female of the five to respond will receive free tuition.  The other four will receive half off.
     So write this one down:  boldness.  The first word to apply to your move toward goal attainment is boldness.  Approaching your goals timidly is sure to get you pushed aside due to circumstances, other more assertive people or poor timing.  If you want to hit your mark, you can't shrink back, wait, stand still or be slowed by fear.  You must take the necessary risks that will get you closer to the outcomes you envision for your life.  Want a promotion?  Go for it.  Want to increase revenues for your business?  Go get them.  Want to start a new business?  Do it.  Want to get healthier?  You can make it happen. Too often women allow their insecurities to hinder them.  They second-guess their abilities and allow doubt to cloud their vision.  Be bold in your desires.  Let your passion lead you.  Reject fear and set attainable goals.  What you want is within your reach.  If you are realistic about it, you can achieve your dreams.  It may take a minute, but go forth boldly like one who knows they will win.  Be confident.
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