The Resolute Woman

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  • Advice from the trees

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    Trees are splendid symbols of hope and growth and strength. “Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.”—Chinese proverb “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.”—Chinese proverb “I’m planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my…

  • Be a good bluffer

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    In her new book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, suggests that women need more self-confidence. How can you develop more self-confidence? Betty Lehan Harragan, in her book Games Mother Never Taught You—Corporate Gamemanship for Women, says that women need to learn how to be good bluffers. Her book was published…

  • Wisdom from Gloria Steinem

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    After reading about Sheryl Sandberg’s new book Lean In in the March 18, 2013, issue of Time magazine, we looked online for some wisdom from Gloria Steinem, an activist and feminist who has been talking to women for decades. Here are three Steinem quotes we like. “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the…

  • Don’t underestimate yourself

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    Not everyone agrees with everything Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, says in her new book Lean In. According to the March 18, 2013, issue of Time, Sandberg’s thesis is that women are not aiming high enough. They’re underestimating their abilities, and they’re spending too much time on housework and children. “We hold…

  • Share your stories

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    Everyone has stories of struggles and triumphs. Share your stories. Children who know their family’s history—its highs and lows—have a stronger sense of control over their lives and higher self-esteem, says Bruce Feiler, author of a new book The Secrets of Happy Families. That’s good advice. Remember your stories. If you’ve done difficult tasks in the…

  • Advice from Emerson

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    I was looking for inspiration for my daughter, who is in the middle of the tedious task of finishing her thesis. However, while browsing at Barnes & Nobles, I found some inspiration for myself. “Finish each day and be done with it,” advises Emerson on the Quotable Magnet that I purchased. “You have done what…

  • The dash

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    During the days I was visiting a friend who was receiving hospice care, two people told me about the poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. The poem makes a good point about living each day with energy and enthusiasm. I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He…

  • Be passionate and courageous

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    Mark Kelly, husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, spoke recently at the University of Texas at Arlington. “The man who shot Gabby may have put a bullet in her head, but he has not put a dent in her spirit and her desire to make the world a better place,” Kelly said. According to the…

  • Advice from Donna’s mother

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    We’ve been talking to other women about our soon-to-be-published book The Resolute Woman, and we’ve been inspired by the advice they’ve shared with us. My friend Donna remembers this advice from her mother. “Take care of yourself. Have a long-term plan. Help others.” We think that’s great advice. What advice did your mother give you?…

  • Advice from your mother

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    We firmly believe that mothers usually give great advice, but, no matter who is giving the advice, you need to consider it and decide if it’s the best advice for you. We were reminded about the importance of avoiding blindly following advice from anyone, even your mother, recently when we heard Melinda Gates, co-chair of…