Comments on: Do You Have Success Amnesia?

By: Diahann Boock

Diahann Boock — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:24:58 +0000

Mary, I’ve never heard the phrase ‘success amnesia’, but it is (sadly) true. With more women working outside the home, in addition to their roles as CEO & CFO at home, it is a wonder we have any time for success reflection. I would add to this by suggesting that we practice positive self-talk (that running monologue that streams through our head). Not necessarily looking in the review mirror at our past successes, but all that we are accomplishing in the here and now. “I can, I will and I am” are powerful motivators.

By: Brandy Hawkins

Brandy Hawkins — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:54:53 +0000

Great post Mary! i know that I am guilty of success amnesia, but it is hard to enjoy my successes when there is so much that I am trying to accomplish. As a mother and business woman I find my days ending the way they started, with a never-ending to-do list. I am going to take more time to reflect on the things that I have been successful at. I have a feeling that doing this will alleviate some of my stress. As far as successful women in my life, I am very fortunate in that department. I recently added a truly inspiring woman to my very short list of mentors, learn more about her at http://www.annemariecross.com.

By: Bonnie Marcus

Bonnie Marcus — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:16:41 +0000

I am guilty of the same amnesia and many of my clients are as well. I suggest to them that they keep a success journal to record all their accomplishments each day so they don’t lose track of everything they do. Then when it comes to performance reviews, job interviews or just promoting themselves they have all the documentation they need to “brag”.