A no-nonsense guide to show women how to stop letting their lives lead them, and to create the lives they want for themselvse by making some fundamental choices. Readers will follow the lives of eight diverse women who learn-and-live "The 10 Smartest Decisions" that every woman can make to improve her personal, professional and financial situation. A series of practical exercises guides women through implementing the "Top 10" in their own lives. Readers will learn how to evaluate a good decision, set priorities, maintain motivation, discover their "Wise Woman" within and acquire the education they need to fulfill their promise.