Looking for Girlspiration

Lately I can’t get enough of stories about successful women. After taking a job I never saw coming, I have become obsessed with non-traditional career paths. While I will most likely never run for president (I think we can officially cross that one off the list) or start my own vintage clothing company (I’m just not that cool), I’ve been soaking up as much advice and life experience as I can from books like Hillary Clinton’s Hard Choices and Sophia Amoruso’s #Girlboss.

My best friend recently shared a quote with me: “Nothing will ruin your 20s more than thinking you should have your life together already” and while we laughed and joked that we are totally doing that, my girlspiration quest has made me realize just how important it is to follow what path feels right, not the one we think we should be on. While no job may ever be perfect or 100 percent fulfilling, I know that as long as I follow my passion I will be happy. And who cares if I don’t know where I will be in 10 years – Isn’t that a good thing?

Next up on my list are:

• The Athena Doctrine by John Gerzema, Michael D’Antonio

• I Am That Girl by Alexis Jones

• Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

• Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Who has inspired you?

**Full confession, I didn’t finish Hard Choices. I just couldn’t get into it. Sorry, Hillary!