Overcoming Underearning(R): A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life [Paperback]

Barbara Stanny (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 20, 2007

When it comes to money, are you controlled by fear?
Do you underestimate your worth?
Are you ready to go to the next level, but can't seem to get there?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be an underearner. Underearners are self-saboteurs who don't live up to their earnings potential, says Barbara Stanny, a financial educator, motivational speaker, and career counselor. Whether they make $10 an hour or six figures a year, they tend to live paycheck to paycheck, are often in debt, and have a high tolerance for low pay. Ironically, many work incredibly hard. The good news is that underearning is a self-imposed condition. By focusing on overcoming it, underearners will not only earn what they deserve, but live a richer life. With techniques and exercises that have helped thousands of people, Stanny teaches five essential steps to financial independence and brings a message of empowerment to all those who chronically undervalue themselves.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Barbara Stanny, the leading authority on women and money, is a popular motivational speaker, financial educator, former journalist, and career counselor. She is the author of Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money and Secrets of Six-Figure Women. She lives in Washington state.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HarperBusiness; Reprint edition (November 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006081862X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060818623
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book March 22, 2010

By Anne L. Walton

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This book is filled with powerful, practical processes for supporting us in transforming not only our relationship with money but with ourselves. I've come to realize that my whole life I've struggled with low self esteem and that's now shifting dramatically. I highly recommend this book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for those that need to ask themselves "Why?" October 12, 2009

By Candy Beauchamp TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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I first heard of Barbara Stanny when I read Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life earlier this year. It really changed how I look at things and even inspired me to start a video blogging site. So that book made a huge impact on me.

I decided to look at another book by the same author and found this one. It's not a bad book, but I think it would work better as a companion to her seminar. I still got a few things out of it, but a lot of it felt like rehashing of what I read previously.

Having said that, I think this is an important book for business owners and corporate types to read. So many (male and female alike) are not earning up to their full potential. The question you have to ask yourself is "Why?". The author does an excellent job of taking you through those steps to answering that question.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A stet-by-step guide to help you September 2, 2011

By Carolyn Dargevics

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I was extremely impressed with this book. The explanations were clear and the questions and exercises were very helpful at uncovering why I didn't charge enough for my work. I now feel very comfortable charging a fair price for my services, and I even get payment up-front before doing any work. In fact, all my contracts are pay as I go, meaning I secure payment first and then do the work. That is a huge change for me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars She Walks Her Talk March 17, 2011

By MicheleT

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I had the pleasure of taking Barbara's class on this subject and she is truly and authentic person who wants people to live their ultimate life. I use this book as a daily guide to get me on track to increase my earnings. I am self employed as a holistic health practitioner and creme artisan and had not realized that I had not truly valued the work I do. Barbara really teaches you how to empower yourself and move forward and upward in your life. I value her work so much I have bought copies and given it as gifts to my friends who are amazing women and have so much to offer. A must read for women! (and men).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever! July 12, 2012

By J. Edwards

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This book has been a life changer for me. I have read so many books about becoming successful, sales and personal growth. This one gets to the core of why I was an Under Earner. Has great exercises to help me "re-train" my brain. To switch from those negative thoughts that kept me stuck and replacing them with positive thoughts and actions that are in alignment of what I want my life to be.
I have received more reward from this one book than all the others! Of course, all the other books got me to the place where I could hear what Barbara has to say. Love it!

Overcoming Underearning(R): A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The problem may be between your ears August 9, 2012

By Ann Grove

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"I seem to get so far, and then ... I don't know ... it's like I am blocked. I lose interest, am interrupted by another priority , or I have some other reason for not just going for it."

I've heard that from friends. I've said that on occasion. I've thought about it quite a bit. But Stanny reveals how to get to the root of the matter, how to get rid of the blocks in your life.

This book's goals are to change your relationship with money, explore blocks and barriers to success, inspire you to think bigger, keep you on the path, and encourage you to share what you learn. It is more in depth than it initially sounds. You will search your soul, write down your thoughts and ambitions, and probably make some life changes too.

I have no idea why this book doesn't have 500 reviews, but you should get it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Advice! December 25, 2011

By Sharon Michaels VINE™ VOICE

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Do you feel you are not earning the money you deserve? If you answered "yes" to this question, then I invite you to start reading Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny.

Here are a few of the many pluses of reading and working this book:
· Overcoming Underearning is written in such a way that it is part textbook, part workbook and part personal journal.
· The journal sections seem to be a combination self-study guide and bedside diary.
· At the end of each chapter there are chapter highlights that can be used as a wrap up and a review.
· There are many great quotations about success and money for us to use as motivation and affirmations.

Barbara Stanny takes us though a five-step plan for creating a richer and fuller financial life. She starts with an interesting and thought provoking "Underearning" quiz that will have you answering some thought provoking questions about money. This quiz is designed to help us begin thinking about and understanding the relationship we currently have with money and prosperity.

Personally, I found the section on the "Ten Traits of Underearners" to be especially insightful. I think you'll be surprised with some of the traits and I'll bet you'll also have a few "aha's" the way I did.

Overcoming Underearning is written so each chapter has worksheets to be completed before you go on to the next chapter. These worksheets are again thought provoking, insightful and well worth taking the time to read, study and work.

At the end of the book, you'll find a Glossary of financial terms, a section of Recommended Resources and a page of positive money affirmations.

Barbara Stanny states that underearners have a "high tolerance for low pay...." I'm going to recommend this book to any woman who believes she is not making the money she deserves and is ready to take positive action toward becoming more financially secure and independent.

Overcoming Underearning: Overcome Your Money Fears and Earn What You Deserve by Barbara Stanny is a must read if you're ready to begin increasing your earning potential. I recommend you make the time and commit to not only reading this book but to also diligently working the worksheets. Read more ›