Irrespective of gender, age, race, or ethnicity Success is what we as humans all strive for. So, we must ask ourselves:  What is success? Success maybe perceived differently by everyone. For some, having a family is success, for others buying their own home or be debt free is success, one may argue that your goal setting determines your success. Career wise certain roles breath success and I am sure that we can all agree to this. Isn’t becoming the President of the European Commission like Ursula von der Leyen or the President of the European Parliament like our very own Maltese Roberta Metsola consider by all a successful carrier? Then again is becoming the first lady of the United States of America like Michelle Obama or Melania Trump a success? Without a doubt these women went through extensive training and learned oration skills, learned how to look at the cameras, dress and walk, they kept evolving their strategies including whom to support and which organisations and individuals to associate themselves with.  Big Sacrifices at par with the goal they had.

In a recent study I have read that the desire to earn more and be financially independent is one of the most driving factors for women to go and work. Owning a Car, a house, growing Bank balances, and Overseas holidays, are motivators, milestones to keep achieving financial growth throughout their careers.

Recently I have read an article published on June 2021 On Basiscsbybecca.com  which talks about the 10 Habits of Career-Driven Women

1. They are confident in their abilities

2. They have a strong work ethic

3. They know what they want and go after it:

4. They invest in themselves to grow their skillset

5. They don't make excuses for not doing things.

6. When they do something wrong, they own up to the mistake and learn from it.

7. They are persistent and resilient

8. They know what they want in life.

9. They clearly communicate their goals and expectations.

1.0 They take risks to grow professionally.

So here we are talking about vision setting a goal which is out of one’s comfort zone.

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who served as the first elected female head of state in Africa, as the 24th president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018, said. “If your dreams do not scare you, they're not big enough,”