The world is full of stereotypes and these stereotypes affect many people in the society. But the truth is that these stereotypes could be wrong and are not true always. You have to be aware of these stereotypes so that you can manage them accordingly.
Sometimes, the expectations we have of ourselves and our own abilities can be a source of stress and even motivation. But sometimes, these expectations come from other people.
My parents have always been very supportive in my work life, but they also had some very strong opinions about how I should make decisions based on their own experiences. For example, my dad has always wanted me to go into finance or accounting because he believes those professions will provide me with security and stability in the long term. He had been through several layoffs himself before becoming an entrepreneur and seeing his income fluctuate wildly based on whether or not his business is profitable at any given time—and that was something he did not want for me.
But what if I don't want to work in finance? What if being an artist is more fulfilling for me than being an accountant? Despite my father's best intentions for me (and his own), those expectations actually ended up creating more stress than happiness around my career path choices when I realized how much pressure he was putting on himself as well as on me by expecting us both to follow the same path together...
Stereotypes are just generalizations, and not all generalizations are stereotypes. For example, “All women love pink” is a stereotype because it’s an overgeneralization about all women. But saying that “Women tend to prefer blue and men tend to prefer red when it comes to colors” isn't a stereotype; it's simply stating a fact about the preferences of men and women.
Another thing you should know is that not every stereotype is true or always true. Some people have started using the term "microaggression" when they see someone being offensive in this way (for example, asking someone if they're Asian after seeing them eat rice at lunch). While microaggressions aren't necessarily intended as insults (and can be unintentional), they still hurt people. It's important for these kinds of things not just because otherwise your business could get bad reviews online--it's also ethically wrong not only because you want your customers happy but also because your employees deserve respect from their boss too!
You can be a successful business person without following the rules.
You can be a successful business person without giving up your family and friends.
You can be a successful business person without giving up your personal life.
You can be a successful business person without giving up your personal values.
You may have heard it all before, but hard work is the key to success. You need to be determined to achieve your goals, persistent and focused on getting there, willing to accept help from others and take risks if necessary.
Whether you're trying to create a business or decide on a career path, it's important to learn how stereotypes can affect your success. Many people are affected by stereotypes and may even feel they have no other choice but to conform. This is not true! It's never too late to change who you are or what job you have.