Achieve Quote by Sarah Treem
“If you expect to be successful and you expect to raise a family while having a career then you will strive for that; if you strive for it then hopefully you will achieve it. So I think for my own daughter, she's going to grow up with a working mom. One that has had to make some painful choices and face some painful realities.”
About This Quote
Success and family balance require intentional effort and acceptance of difficult choices; striving makes achievement possible.
In simple terms: Balancing work and family needs effort and tough decisions.
Key Takeaway
Commit to purposeful choices and realistic expectations.
Themes
work-life balance
career
family
resilience
decision-making
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career planning
- family discussions
- personal development
Key Concepts
intentionality
trade-offs
expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are you willing to make for balance?
- How can you support others facing similar choices?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic barriers that limit options for many.
![“I'm real ambivalent about [working mothers]. Those of use who have been in the women's movement for a long time know that we've talked a good game of "go out and fulfill your dreams" and "be everything you were meant to be." But by the same token, we want daughters-in-law who are going to stay…” quote by Erma Bombeck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cff/erma-bombeck-780_ambivalent_i-m-real-ambivalent-about-working-mother_1082454.jpg)
