Is It Less Fair?
Summary
- Feeling like things are less fair because you're a woman is common, but it's important to question if focusing on that thought is useful.
- Many people ask if it's harder to do business as a woman, especially being married to someone like Alex. My response is to question the usefulness of such thoughts.
- I believe that I've developed more skills because I needed to, in order to be taken seriously. This can be seen as a positive outcome.
- I've worked on emotional skills that I might not have otherwise needed, which has been beneficial in navigating challenges.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a mindset shift as a first step. When you catch yourself thinking things are unfair because of your gender, ask yourself if focusing on that thought is useful. If it doesn't help you, try to reframe it or let it go. This can save you energy and time better spent on growth.
A good way to grow your skills is by identifying areas where you feel you need to improve. For example, if you often feel not taken seriously, work on building those skills that can help you gain the respect you want. This could include developing stronger communication or negotiation skills. There are plenty of free online resources that can help here, like webinars or blogs.
You can also focus on emotional skills. They're crucial in navigating challenges. Practice empathy by listening more during conversations, and try to understand different points of view. Emotional awareness can help in making smarter decisions and managing relationships better.
Connect with others who understand your challenges for shared experiences and support. Building a network with people in a similar situation can be very empowering and can provide new insights.
Lastly, see your challenges as opportunities for growth. Every time you overcome a difficulty, you might acquire new skills or a new perspective. This makes you stronger and better equipped to handle future obstacles. Keep a journal of your challenges and how you handled them to track your growth.
Full Transcript
because you're a female things are less fair or that people will treat you differently or that business is harder and there are things that you're going to have to overcome while all those things might be true the question to ask yourself is is this useful you know a lot of people come to me and they say isn't it hard to do business because like you know you're a woman and you're married to Alex like do people take you seriously I'm like I don't know is that a useful thought if it's not then why the would I focus on it you know I think that I've had to probably accumulate more skills that some men would not have to because I've had to learn to be better at things to be taken seriously in C ways or I've had to you know accumulate emotional skills that I wouldn't have to otherwise I think those are all Pros
