Lately, I've been reading profiles of successful women. One of those who struck me was Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of the highly influential Vogue magazine. She was born and grew up in London, and her father, Charles Wintour, was a newspaper editor during his days. Obviously, Anna's father had a big influence on her. The education, upbringing, exposure and privileges that Anna acquired since birth, have brought her to where she is today.

As I read on about successful women who rose to the top of the ladder, they have these common and distinct characteristics:

1. Well-driven

2. Single

3. Divorced

4. Have 1 or 2 children, or have no children

5. Intelligent

6. Hard-working

7. Married late, or had children in their later years.

8. Good upbringing and good education

9. Married, had 3 or more children, but are well-driven- that's #1. (I just had to add this).

Some of us have on or two of the above. Many of us however, may belong to No.8. It's not too late, ladies.

I like how Anna W. describes successful people:

'People respond well to people who know what they want.'

------ Anna Winteir, Editor, Vogue

10 …I shall leave this up to you ladies.

Cheers,

Jen