Comments on: Women watching their wallets http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/23/women-watching-their-wallets/ Get to grips with the issues affecting world business Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:43:39 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Andrea Sugrue http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/23/women-watching-their-wallets/#comment-12167 Andrea Sugrue Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:09 +0000 http://business.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1650#comment-12167 Maggie, What a great and uplifting post! We all need to take control of our financial future. It is especially heartwarming to see women taking control of their lives. This article made me recall another article I read the other day, Squirrel Sense, by Francie Dalton. It is amazing how resilient and powerful we can be if we just take control! "Much of what will equip us to succeed despite these challenging economic times can be discerned by observing their (squirrel) behaviors.” They are: 1. highly industrious; endlessly striving 2. not intimidated by those larger than they are 3. undaunted that the odds are stacked heavily against them 4. able to accomplish amazing feats because they’re willing to try what those who are smarter than they are believe to be impossible 5. willing to turn themselves upside down to get what they need. 6. perpetually, keenly alert 7. FAST – responding instantly to opportunities and threats 8. instantaneous decision makers when necessary 9. willing to be off balance, even to fall 10. willing to take the leap, to take risks, to get what they want Maggie,
What a great and uplifting post! We all need to take control of our financial future. It is especially heartwarming to see women taking control of their lives. This article made me recall another article I read the other day, Squirrel Sense, by Francie Dalton. It is amazing how resilient and powerful we can be if we just take control!
"Much of what will equip us to succeed despite these challenging economic times can be discerned by observing their (squirrel) behaviors.”

They are:

1. highly industrious; endlessly striving
2. not intimidated by those larger than they are
3. undaunted that the odds are stacked heavily against them
4. able to accomplish amazing feats because they’re willing to try what those who are smarter than they are believe to be impossible
5. willing to turn themselves upside down to get what they need.
6. perpetually, keenly alert
7. FAST – responding instantly to opportunities and threats
8. instantaneous decision makers when necessary
9. willing to be off balance, even to fall
10. willing to take the leap, to take risks, to get what they want

]]> By: Manuel Vilhena http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/23/women-watching-their-wallets/#comment-11255 Manuel Vilhena Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:06:04 +0000 http://business.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1650#comment-11255 Useful classes not only for women but also for men, I believe. Serious financial advice is always welcome. Useful classes not only for women but also for men, I believe. Serious financial advice is always welcome.

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