Being an African-American I am familiar with this term and especially it's connotations for minorities.

I don't consider myself a minority and attempt to disassociate myself with such terms. To me, they only lead to non-self-actualizing behaviors and attitudes.

As far as their being a glass ceiling I don't think there is even in life. There is only the perception of a glass ceiling, of limitations.

My reasoning (reason-why) I feel this way is because of what I have seen others accomplish on the Net as well as my understanding of how the Net can work for us all.

Why it doesn't work for us all, well, there are varying reasons. But I imagine the main reasons is due to our own limiting beliefs, first and foremost.

I know for myself, my goals have been put on hold several times but this does not stop me, just slows me down.

Our imaginations stop us. We imagine the worst...we get it!

Recently, I ws talking to a dear and close friend suffering through a very dramatic trial. She was telling me about her prayers to God. When she was done I asked her why she prayed the way she did. "Why do you ask for so much when you pray", was the question put to her.

Her response was that she wanted God to answer her prayers.

"How will you know when they get answered, then," I asked her.

She didn't have an answer for me. My point to her was this, cease praying for that which you already possess.

You pray and request not out of not having but out of ignorance. The perception of not having. Pray a prayer of gratitude first...then listen to your own prayer and you will find that you already possess that which you are praying for.

When you pray a prayer of constantly requesting anything you are telling your mind that you do not possess whatever it is you are praying for.

How this fits in with the 'glass ceiling' is that too may Netprenuers are seeking/looking for ways to be successful but cannot define what success is to them. Therefore they ask questions telling themselves subconsciously that they are lacking this single thing which is holding them back from realizing their dreams.

These same individuals go on seeking and never finding, choosing instead to wait until they have ALL the answers. Thus they create their own 'glass ceiling'. It is a perception they created out of their not knowing nor understanding themselves and their abilities.

Gordon, I could continue but I am just trying to express a point of view. I know it is somewhat esoteric and convoluted but I did my best to explain it the way I know and understand.

Taylor

> Ladies, a question:

> Five years ago...what were you doing
> on-line?

> One lady is still struggling trying to find
> her place while working a job she still
> hates.

> One lady has come on the Net (Monique
> Harris) made a small fortune and moved on.

> One lady (Linda Caroll) has established
> herself as one of the top web site designers
> on-line.

> Where do you fit in?

> The question is:

> IS there a glass ceiling on the Internet?
> OR...is it the level playing field that all
> of us "small potatoes"
> work-from-home Entrepreneurs have always
> dreamed of?

> Will Women Rule?

> Your opinions are valued, thanks for any
> input or discussion you may have on this
> subject.

> Gordon Alexander