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I just read a study that was published by the Wall Street Journal that basically challenges every stereotype that we have about women who are financially successful. The author Emily Riley studied women who make over $775,000 a year. And three of the findings completely were what we're taught about successful women. Number one, family and money. They didn't have to necessarily choose and have success and have a family. Women in the 1% live a full life. They work more than other income groups, contribute a higher percentage of their household income, have more kids, and are more likely to be married than other income groups. Most play the role of primary breadwinner. 83% are married. 88.7% contribute more than 50% of their household income. 75.9% work 40 or more hours per week. 70.5% have two or more children. Contribution to Household Income. Less than 25%. 25-50%. 50-75%. More than 75%. Women in the 1% actually married, have kids, and are more likely to be married than other income groups. Most play the role of primary breadwinner. Which obviously I love because women are constantly narrative are ambitious. Your life. The second thing, they didn't see themselves possessing anything extraordinary. These women were actually less likely to describe themselves as unusually tough, thick-skinned, or even special. They had insecurities, kept and and doubt. That's having drive. And being a hard working woman. Rely determination. Ethic. The third thing, they were incredibly driven, but oftentimes were undervalued and over when qualified. Competitiveness. Expected themselves. Treat overlooked. Stop. These years financially successful, not fifties. And so I think all of this is such a good reminder to women. You can want a family and still be wildly ambitious. You can doubt yourself and still do it. You can be overlooked and still succeed. You can become incredibly successful while still being very, very human.