I quit my dental hygiene job at age 40, went back to school and opened an Electrolysis company. My business mentor advised I join Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs.
One of the benefits of this organization was Barbara Sher's Wishcraft system of having a small group meet weekly, define a goal and be accountable for taking action. I went through the Steps to Success twice, each time with a different group.
I still meet with these women and we continue to encourage and hold each other accountable. There are numbers of women that still meet with their groups10-15 years later! This methodical program sticks in my brain, helping me make decisions and overcome hurdles. . . and I still have Wishcraft, and refer to it often.
I read Wishcraft when it first came out 30 years ago, when I was in my senior year of college at UC Berkeley. It had a profound effect on me and I have thought of and referred to the book many, many times.
What I found particularly powerful was Barbara's "visioning" exercises and how to break down the path to our visions into baby steps. No one had EVER told me I could make my life whatever I wanted until I read Barbara's book.
After working for a few years in hospitals, I started my own jewelry business when I was in my mid-twenties and have been a serial entrepreneur ever since. I've had several businesses and have reinvented myself many times.
A few years ago when I was going through a business transition I read Barbara's book on reinventing yourself in middle/older ages. I did all the exercises and took it quite seriously and have spent the last few years starting 2 more businesses that really express my "inner genius".
Barbara's books have had a MAJOR impact on my life.
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