As a working mother, the last thing you need is to be hard on yourself. As a stay-at-home mother, the last thing you need is to be hard on yourself. As a twenty something with no job prospects or life partner in sight, the last thing you need is to be hard on yourself. Karen Finerman hardhomejob share on social
I remember the absolute, joyous freedom I felt when I first went to college: I had no bedtime, no curfew, no rules - I loved it. I was in charge. I couldn't believe I didn't have to answer to anyone. Karen Finerman absoluteanswerbedtime Change image and share on social
Serendipity is nice, but hoping for luck and the magic of happenstance shouldn't be an excuse for a lack of proactivity. I had to learn for myself that waiting isn't a life plan. Karen Finerman excusehappenstancehope Change image and share on social
Every day, turn off your phone/email for some part of the day. Karen Finerman dayemailpart Change image and share on social
Never have anyone else carry your luggage. Pack only what you need. Karen Finerman carryluggagepack Change image and share on social
You cannot be in charge of a family and run a big company. Karen Finerman bigchargecompany Change image and share on social
It's OK to have a plan, to invest in your future - for your financial security, your love life, your personal fulfillment, and even your happiness. To have personal happiness as a stated goal doesn't detract from it if you get there. Karen Finerman detractfinancialfulfillment share on social
I applied to only one college - the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania - and was fortunate to be accepted. After graduation, I headed to Wall Street and worked as I had dreamed. Karen Finerman acceptapplycollege Change image and share on social
Women should learn from men to compartmentalize. It's a great skill that some women have naturally but others have to practice. The goal is to keep one area of your life that might not be going well from causing unnecessary disruptions in another area. Karen Finerman areacausecompartmentalize share on social
Make as much money as you can. It really does help. I don't know why it's terrible to say, but it's true. Karen Finerman makemoneyterrible Change image and share on social