Women are conditioned to say “sorry” for things that don’t require it.
Apologize when necessary, but don’t shrink yourself to please others.
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Authors: Christy Whitman & Rebecca Grado Theme: Transform aggressive, controlling, and perfectionist tendencies into confidence, balance, and fulfillment.
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