Be the Boss of Your Life: A Book Review
As part of my 2020 New Year’s Resolution, I was adamant that I would start reading more. You know, to feed the brain. However, like everything else this year, my goal of reading two books a month went out the window as the pandemic took hold.
Needless to say it’s officially May, and I’ve read maybe two books…Sigh.
Thankfully, quarantine has provided ample time to re-evaluate, re-group and get my ass back on track — and what better way to force myself to read than to share the quick and dirty with you?! #You’reWelcome
When it came time to select a book to review, I was determined to select something that would be beneficial and practical instead of purely theoretical. So naturally, I chose a book by one of my favorite authors and financial idols, to kick this portion of Legally Savage into high-gear. I snagged a copy of her book on career advice and I am happy to report that it is a winner. My copy is tabbed, highlighted and well read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career, by Nicole Lapin. ($17.75 on Amazon)
Boss Bitch, is a slightly older book having been published in 2017, but man-o-man is it worth the read. The book focuses on women who want to take control of their careers, whether that be in a traditional office setting, or venturing off into entrepreneur land. Boss Bitch breaks the content into three easily digestible sections:
- Being the boss of you[r life];
- Being the boss at work; and
- Being the boss of your own business.
Its empowering, yet practical.
Offering easy to understand advice on payroll and tax implications and even explaining why your employees should sign a nondisclosure agreement. The book is easy to follow and encompasses the financial and emotional toll that your career can have on your life, if not properly planned for. Thankfully, it also provides practical advice on navigating rough waters, if you do make a mistake.
Overall, it’s a great book that is more like a manual (with actual steps) that can be implemented into your everyday activities.
Disclaimer: I discovered Nicole Lapin during my last year of law school when I was gifted her book Rich Bitch: A 12 Step Guide to Getting Your Financial Life Together, finally. It’s still one of my favorite financial reads and I’d implore you to check that one out as well.
