Permission to Prosper: What Working Wives Crave from Their Husbands--And How to Get It

I've been working with a lot of salespeople recently on issues of self-sabotoge. All those little ways we undermine our own prosperity. As a result, I began doing a lot of research into the subject, and in the course of my research I stumbled across a new book that takes on a controversial subject: our deep-seated need to have permission to prosper. I knew, when I read this quote from Azriela Jaffe's new book, Permission to Prosper, that this was a book that was destined for greatness:"To prosper, a woman needs her own permission more than anyone else's."This book offers up some breakthrough guidance that's applicable to every prospering woman I know -- and the spouses and family members they turn to for support. You may find that this topic brings up a strong emotional reaction in you. Make a note of what comes up for you and keep moving forward toward creating the business, or the career success you truly desire!I'm positive that Permission to Prosper is the "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" of the publishing industry. It won't be long before everyone is talking about it. Here's why:"Permission to prosper is not about the husband's right to control his wife; it is about the expectation of involvement in the life choices of your spouse, male or female."A wife can succeed without her husband's active support, but it's like hiking alone up a mountain with a backpack full of rocks. Wouldn't you rather picture yourself running a marathon while your husband cheers you on from the sidelines, handing you water bottles and snacks along the way and greeting you with a warm hug and a smile at the finish line. If a wife believes that her husband can't endorse her career success, she may unconsciously (or deliberately) sabotage her career, because even in this modern feminist age, most married women value marriage and family over all other aspects of their lives." Read this book. Then give it to your spouse to read, or simply start implementing the strategies Az gives you -- either way,you'll create a win-win situation.

I'll admit that I bought this book with some trepidation... Permission? Who says I might need my husband's "permission" for something?! But after reading it, I agree with Azriela and see that there is much here I could use in my own marriage. True, my husband takes pride in my accomplishments and gives me encouragement. He is delighted by the income that I bring in. But he also expects me to work my career in and around my family obligations in a way that he doesn't feel he has to with his career. And he doesn't always seem comfortable with the idea of business travel that leaves him in charge of the household. I can see we have a lot of communicating to do on these points before he truly "buys in" at a deeper level to the idea of me prospering! Thanks for the insight, Azriela Jaffe!

Azriela goes beyond political correctness and leaves the reader with thoughtful perspectives about the struggle for individuality within a marriage. We all want to realize our potential as individuals, but being part of a couple means that unilateral decisions can be harmful to the marriage. The beauty of this book is not in its warnings that "permission" to prosper is necessary for women who join the work force--but rather in its inspirational message that your relationship with your husband can dramatically improve in the process. She gives step-by-step instructions in attaining this goal. Permission to Prosper is well researched, and told lovingly by an author who guides her reader to a better work life and a better love life. Bonus: Introduction by blockbuster author Michelle Weiner-Davis