I met Debra at a book signing a few months ago and she is a phenomenal woman. Her book is a MUST HAVE for anyone who IS a go-getter, USED to be a go-getter or WANTS to be a go-getter. I was glad that I added her book to my library! Kudos, Debra!

Thanks for the comments.

Lydia, most women feel ashamed to ask for what they want -and deserve! I know what you’re saying about the “you’re so demanding look…”

I also hate when I negotiate, play hard ball and fight for something I want and then someone will ask me if I’m in a bad mood or say I’m being bitchy. Just because I’m friendly and outgoing with people it doesn’t mean people should think I’m being bitchy when I get serious and ask for what I want.

I have often felt ashamed for asking for what I want.  There’s a you’re-so-demanding look you get from men (and women!) when you ask that one additional question at the cash register, the restaurant, the board room. . .

I trained myself not to care, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t bother me.

And yes, the holy grail is to pitch ideas.  I don’t think anyone has handed me anything unless I fought for it!

Thanks, Debra.
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I love reading your articles. I often re-post them on my site for my readers. http://www.thebellybuttonconnection.com. Great work, ladies! Keep it coming!
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Only to say that the book is fantastic! Even if a woman is already a go-getter person, this book is a “must have” in a woman’s books collection. Nice interview!