#GIRLBOSS

Welcome welcome welcome! Another week on Thursday thoughts with Jane. One topic I want to focus on is the word GIRL BOSS. The word Girl Boss, has so much meaning. It makes a woman sound superior, in control, a business woman, leader, and etc. The book "#GIRLBOSS"was inspired by a woman entrepreneur named Sophia Amoruso. She is the CEO of the fashion company called "Nasty Gal". She has always been independent, wise beyond her years, go-getter, but most of all motivated. She was motivated because she saw her NastyGal business grow into something huge. She started her business by bitting clothes on eBay and got her consumers through her Myspace page. Reading her book has inspired me to write a blog post and provide tips on how to become a GIRLBOSS. Truth is that many people will be sharing with your their career tips. Whether that is a professional or simply a person who loves and cares for you and your well-being. Sometimes you need to figure out what you want in your life. This year so far has taught me so many things about myself. I would've never thought to be writing a fashion blog. Today I will be sharing some tips on how to be a "Girl Boss"!

1. You: Find Your Expertise: To be a Girl Boss you have to put yourself first. Once you put yourself first, you learn to love yourself. Self love is so important. Sometimes we don't know what we want to do in life. Ask yourself, what is one thing you love to do and how you can make a profit out of what you love? At the end of the day, you are in control of your life. Sometimes we get caught up in other peoples time and dream, we loose ourselves in other people's dream. Every journey is a process.

2. Reading: Honestly, reading new books is a great way to learn and think.  There is nothing more attractive than stimulating the mind. It's so important to educate yourself if you want to be a Girl Boss! Just because you may have a Bachelors degree does not mean to stop educating yourself. I always do my best to learn something new everyday. As an entrepreneur, there is always room for expanding the mind!

3. Be Assertive: Somewhere hanging in the balance of being submissive and aggressive is being assertive. As far as women have come in a workplace, we're sometimes still faced with stereotypes. One thing to remember is to be assertive. Being submissive might lead you to being manipulated and walked on while being aggressive might lead to harsh and hostile work conditions. Being assertive is knowing when to take "no" for an answer and knowing when to push a little bit harder.

4. Save Money: If you're going to be a Girl Boss, you have to save money. There is a difference between wanting something and need something. There are a lot of things that we want in life but we can not afford to get them right now. They say "If you got to think about it, then do not buy it!". There is a common rule called the 50-30-20 Rule. It says that you shouldn't spend more than 50% of your paycheck on essentials, so this will cover food, transportation, housing, and etc. 30% of your paycheck would fall into your personal expenses such as dinner nights, movies, gym memberships and etc. Lastly, 20% of your paycheck should go to your bank. Regardless, you should be saving something. It's better to have more than less.

5. Vision Board: Get your old magazines and create a vision board. Start brainstorming and visualizing how you want your life to be on a board. You can get creative and even draw out what you want to succeed in life. This is a fun project to hang on your wall so you can be reminded of what you want to accomplish. You will be surprised in what you come up with!

6. Time Management: They say, if you're on time you're late! It's important to be at least 15 minutes early. Being your own boss, you lead by example. If you want people running on your time, as leaders you set the tone. If you want to run on Korean people time, I suggest you come an hour early (Haha).

7. Dress To Impress: Looks do matter. I repeat, LOOKS DO MATTER. As your business status changes, so will your appearance. You'll have to adjust your appearance, the way you move and present yourself. Always dress your best. Most girls feel confident when they are wearing a outfit they love and feel comfortable in. Some may use the "I am on a budget" quote. That is no excuse to look like a slob. Be the Girl Boss people look at and think "Dang this girl always got it all together". Always look your Girl Boss best!

8. Set Goals: I have a journal written down with tons of goals. A section filled with short term goals and long term goals. You always want to make sure your goals are attainable, specific and realistic. We all want to meet Santa but is that realistic? Probably not. Let's be real about them and attack them!

9. Take Risks: Taking a risk may seem intimidating because it's a change and some people don't like change. But nothing is more satisfying than seeing your dreams come true. When no one believed in you and lost some friends along the way but still making it happen.

10. Hater's Gonna Hate: It is scientifically proven that the amount of people that will support your new move will be small. Small amount of supports will be too busy pointing out all the difficulties, sacrifices and risks you will be taking. Be prepared for the negativity but don't let that bring you down. Instead let that push you and motivate you. Nothing is more better than a successful revenge.

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These are Jane's steps on how to be a Girl Boss. Overall, it's all about pursing yourself and making your dreams happen. Sometimes it may mean to sacrifice a little but the end result will be the best reward. They say, work hard and play later!


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