Success comes in many forms, with varying income, accolades, and notoriety. But You can find particular success habits within the most successful women in the world.
“But how do I know whether I’m a six-figure woman?”
You’re not sure if you qualify? It’s okay! Please don’t fret, because today we’re going to talk all things six-figures. We’ll explore some common threads that run through this group of women—and see if you’ve got what it takes to join their ranks.
Six-Figure Women at Work
How does one define success? The purveyors at Salary.com have some thoughts on this question. According to them, “a six-figure salary is a benchmark of success.” They found that 91 percent of all respondents would love to land jobs where “they made at least $100K per year.”
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They know how to negotiate.
“If you have a job, then you’re most likely being compensated for your skills and time—so why not do everything in your power to obtain a higher paycheck?” asks Jacquelyn Smith, a senior editor at the career site Glassdoor. “You can ask for better benefits or perks or even negotiate for a higher salary if you have a proven track record with past employers.”
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They don’t take failure personally.
According to Roy Cohen, career coach and author of The Wall Street Professional’s Survival Guide, “Six-figure women are highly resilient because they have endured lots of rejection throughout their lives.” Cohen goes on to say, “Their success rate is pretty low, but since they recover more quickly each time they fail, it appears as if their success rate is high.”
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They go out of their way to help others.
“Six-figure earners recognize that networking is the key to career advancement,” says Tammy Gooler-Loeb, author of Career Makeover (Career Press, 2016). She adds: “They attend business lunches and happy hours, join local business groups—in fact, some even coach other people on how to network better!”
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They live below their means.
“Being financially savvy is a key component of six-figure success,” says Gooler-Loeb. “They don’t look to save money on everything, but they do consider how their spending habits impact their future goals.”
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They are committed to personal development.
Gooler-Loeb explains that “six-figure earners have developed an ability to pay attention to the details, whether it’s managing projects or making decisions.” She adds: “This level of awareness can only come from continual focus and effort—and these folks recognize the value in investing in themselves.”
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They make deliberate choices about where they invest their time.
According to Carole Martin, CEO, and founder of the Six Figure Coach, a career coaching service, “Six-figure earners often know what their professional strengths are and how to leverage them.” She adds: “They have a clear understanding about where they add value in their organizations, and they spend the bulk of their time on those tasks.”
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They don’t feel entitled.
“I can’t tell you how many women I’ve interviewed who could have been earning six figures,” says Martin. “Instead, they spent years gaining experience while undervaluing themselves—and remain stuck at two to three times the national average salary for all full-time working women.”
According to Cohen: “Six-figure earners realize that success doesn’t come by luck or chance’s earned through hard work and education.” He adds: “They also recognize that position and title don’t necessarily translate into effective leaders—so they stay away from those who may be taking advantage of their status.”
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They take risks.
“Six-figure earners have the confidence to step out of their comfort zones,” says Gooler Loeb. She explains, “This allows them to stretch themselves professionally, which increases their chances for success.”
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They are self-aware.
According to Martin, six-figure earners embrace their strengths as well as what Martin calls “core competencies”. These include being a good listener, strong communicators, and quick learners. Additionally, seeing “weaknesses as an opportunity to improve”. She adds that “the most successful people are constantly reflecting on their past experiences, successes, and setbacks.”
Conclusion
Anyone can become a six-figure woman. If you follow these steps, they can assist you in becoming your own six-figure woman—cheers to all our incoming success.