It's business

My sister is officially a business woman. Now, even though western women can't really bitch and moan about sexism anymore, any girl can tell you it still exists. It's subtle, but it's easy to get pushed around in a man's world. So if you're a girl who doesn't want to be a nurse, secretary, teacher, lawyer, or social worker (sorry mom), how do you pull ahead? Here's some of the best girl power advice I've ever gotten.

10. Remain a girl. You should never try to make yourself look less attractive or feminine to get what you want. Wear heels if you wish, do your hair, you can even wear makeup. In fact, I don't think theres any shame in using what you've got in your favor. Bat your eyelashes and wear a low cut top, while Mr. Executive is looking at your rack and underestimating you, you're being clever enough to snake up the corporate ladder and steal his job.

9. In the words of the GREAT Kelly Cutrone, if you have to cry go outside. Never, ever cry in front of anyone. As soon as you do, you look like a joke. Every girl was all 'WTF!' when Hilary Clinton teared up during the primary race, political suicide. Wusses cry, bitches man up, at least until they get home and are under the covers.

8. No bullshit. If you want something, say it flat out. Women have a way of subtly manipulating people, thank you Eve, but sometimes you just have to cut it out and say exactly what you want, when you want it. If you don't, you probably won't get it.

7. Money Over Bitches. This basically means don't get all caught up in another person. If you want to be good in your field, go all the way and don't stumble, that's chick shit and it won't help you become more successful. In the words of Charles Bukowski:

"If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is."

6. The fact of the matter is, most deals, networking, and negotiations don't take place in offices. They take place over lunches, in bars, and on golf courses. As a girl, you have to work twice as hard to get into these settings and do work. In the words of my father, "You're always gonna have to work twice as hard as the men. You know why? Cause all the good business deals are made on the golf course. No one cares about horses. "

5. If by chance you are at a lunch/dinner/business session don't order a cosmo or a sex on the beach. If you're gonna play with the boys, drink like the boys. Whiskey, gin, grey goose. Bonus if it's on the company tab.

4. Grow a thick skin. In writing you will probably receive one hundred rejections before someone decides to take you on. Same in business, and any other tough industry. You can't crumble, you can't take it personally and you can't give up. Grow a thick skin until you appear cold and jaded. That's when things will start going your way.

3. Play by the rules. If you're a woman in writing, and you're targeting both the male and female demographic, you're gonna have to change your name. J.K. Rowling doesn't go by J.K. in real life, the publishers made her change it. Is this stupid? yes, but it'll help you sell more books so you have to suck it up and do it. Don't become a martyr over rules that actually help you.

2. Make if before you have a baby. This is a major problem for women. You become torn. Family or career? What should come first. Well, make a career, then have a baby. You can't powerhouse both from the start, you'll end up half-assing both and getting nothing done. This is also why men tend to be more successful, they don't skip important meetings for dance recitals and girl scout trips. So make your first million before you make your first baby. Or hire 4 nannies and a wet nurse.

1. Work hard. Well duh, this one is easy. Work until you drop, write until you're hands hurt, network in your free time and become boring. You've got about 10 years to focus completely on your work so take full advantage of it until you do it and are making twice as much as your ex-boyfriend.