The "Middleton Method": Kate's 5 Steps to Success

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Beloved

I thought this was interesting:

http://www.jewishjournal.com/lifecoachjew/item/the_middleton_method_kate_middletons_5_steps_to_success_39110803/

Quote1. Know your worth, believe in yourself, and set your sights high. Kate never questioned whether she was worthy enough to be William's chosen. Didn't matter that she was just a "commoner." It is very unusual for someone who is not royalty or not a member of the aristocracy to marry the future king of England. But Kate did not let history, or tradition get in the way of what she wanted. Girl's got chutzpah!

2. Be patient. They teased her and called her "waitey Katey" but Kate was patient and smarter than a lot of women would be in that situation. It may have seemed that she was being a bit of a doormat, but she knew what she was about. She was born to step into the role she's in and she was willing to sacrifice for it. Ten years is a very long time, especially when you're in your twenties. Kate proved she has what it takes to stay the course.

3. Be true to yourself. It's so easy to be blown every which way with the wind. But Kate always seems to know who she is and what she is about, and what is right for her, regardless of the critics. And thank goodness! It is the only way she could have withstood the pressures that come with joining the British royals... paparazzi, tabloids and the like.

4. Be humble. Humility is so important. An out-of-check ego can ruin the best of opportunities. Kate is always graceful, appropriate, unpretentious, and doesn't seem to take herself too seriously.

5. Dress the part. How you dress tells others how you feel about yourself. Being well dressed is not shallow. It's a crucial component in how you present yourself and demonstrates self respect and respect for others. Kate has certainly dressed impeccably at almost every turn. On the recent trip to LA she made our Hollywood celebrities look simply trashy. She deserves to be at the very top of the International Best Dressed List.

Life is not easy these days, for anyone. Whether it's finding a new career or job, building healthy and happy relationships, or fulfilling our dreams, I'd say Kate Middleton's Method is tried and true. Give it a shot!
These are the good old days.

cinrit

Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

corydora

Quote from: RN1981 on August 09, 2011, 12:50:57 AM
I thought this was interesting:

http://www.jewishjournal.com/lifecoachjew/item/the_middleton_method_kate_middletons_5_steps_to_success_39110803/

Quote1. Know your worth, believe in yourself, and set your sights high. Kate never questioned whether she was worthy enough to be William's chosen. Didn't matter that she was just a "commoner." It is very unusual for someone who is not royalty or not a member of the aristocracy to marry the future king of England. But Kate did not let history, or tradition get in the way of what she wanted. Girl's got chutzpah!

2. Be patient. They teased her and called her "waitey Katey" but Kate was patient and smarter than a lot of women would be in that situation. It may have seemed that she was being a bit of a doormat, but she knew what she was about. She was born to step into the role she's in and she was willing to sacrifice for it. Ten years is a very long time, especially when you're in your twenties. Kate proved she has what it takes to stay the course.

3. Be true to yourself. It's so easy to be blown every which way with the wind. But Kate always seems to know who she is and what she is about, and what is right for her, regardless of the critics. And thank goodness! It is the only way she could have withstood the pressures that come with joining the British royals... paparazzi, tabloids and the like.

4. Be humble. Humility is so important. An out-of-check ego can ruin the best of opportunities. Kate is always graceful, appropriate, unpretentious, and doesn't seem to take herself too seriously.

5. Dress the part. How you dress tells others how you feel about yourself. Being well dressed is not shallow. It's a crucial component in how you present yourself and demonstrates self respect and respect for others. Kate has certainly dressed impeccably at almost every turn. On the recent trip to LA she made our Hollywood celebrities look simply trashy. She deserves to be at the very top of the International Best Dressed List.

Life is not easy these days, for anyone. Whether it's finding a new career or job, building healthy and happy relationships, or fulfilling our dreams, I'd say Kate Middleton's Method is tried and true. Give it a shot!

I like these words to live by or whatever you call them.
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SophieChloe

Quote from: RN1981 on August 09, 2011, 12:50:57 AM
I thought this was interesting:

http://www.jewishjournal.com/lifecoachjew/item/the_middleton_method_kate_middletons_5_steps_to_success_39110803/

Quote1. Know your worth, believe in yourself, and set your sights high. Kate never questioned whether she was worthy enough to be William's chosen. Didn't matter that she was just a "commoner." It is very unusual for someone who is not royalty or not a member of the aristocracy to marry the future king of England. But Kate did not let history, or tradition get in the way of what she wanted. Girl's got chutzpah!

2. Be patient. They teased her and called her "waitey Katey" but Kate was patient and smarter than a lot of women would be in that situation. It may have seemed that she was being a bit of a doormat, but she knew what she was about. She was born to step into the role she's in and she was willing to sacrifice for it. Ten years is a very long time, especially when you're in your twenties. Kate proved she has what it takes to stay the course.

3. Be true to yourself. It's so easy to be blown every which way with the wind. But Kate always seems to know who she is and what she is about, and what is right for her, regardless of the critics. And thank goodness! It is the only way she could have withstood the pressures that come with joining the British royals... paparazzi, tabloids and the like.

4. Be humble. Humility is so important. An out-of-check ego can ruin the best of opportunities. Kate is always graceful, appropriate, unpretentious, and doesn't seem to take herself too seriously.

5. Dress the part. How you dress tells others how you feel about yourself. Being well dressed is not shallow. It's a crucial component in how you present yourself and demonstrates self respect and respect for others. Kate has certainly dressed impeccably at almost every turn. On the recent trip to LA she made our Hollywood celebrities look simply trashy. She deserves to be at the very top of the International Best Dressed List.

Life is not easy these days, for anyone. Whether it's finding a new career or job, building healthy and happy relationships, or fulfilling our dreams, I'd say Kate Middleton's Method is tried and true. Give it a shot!
Sounds far too calculating for my liking - like an audition for the role - yes IMO that does sum up Kate - sorry but that's how I feel  :flower:
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me

LucyOfTheSky

Those 5 points are not Kate specific.  Many very successful people have followed those general ideas for years.

Know your worth
Be patient
Be true to yourself
Be humble (also known as Don't toot your own horn)
Dress for the part (also known as Dress for success)

This is a made up story...the newspapes seem to feel the need to print something (anything!) with Kate's name and picture even if there is no story.

sandy

SOme of this sounds like from an etiquette book for young women in the early 20th century.  SOme women do't see going Kate's way ( I don't necessarily think she's "smarter" than other women) may have their own set of rules. I all depends on what the person wants or the type of life the person wants to lead. It impliies that marrying a wealthy man is the be all and end all for women. It isn't. ANd there are risks involved.  Plus not every young woman has wealthy parents to support her.  I think this article sends a bad message. Did a man write this?

LucyOfTheSky

  The advice was common in career advice books and also given by some parents to their kids who were just starting out.  I also don't think it is gender specific.  It could apply equally to men and women. 

Bensgal

^^Very true, LucyOfTheSky and IMO, these 5 points are plain common sense.

sandy

It seems to me directed to women with advice on "waiting for a man" in item 2.  IT doesn't always pan out --some women wait for years and nothing comes of it. I think this is rather odd advice that doesn't take in account self esteem issues. I don't agree that Kate was "born" into the role. I think that's nonsense since she was not born into the firm. It was being in the right place at the right time--and having parents who could afford to send her to a Uni where the Prince was attending. It was about getting "in" wiht the right people. This also doesn't work out.  Nobody is "born" to a role unless they are born in the royal family and born to be a future Monarch.  If the full entry is looked at, this "rule" list seems somewhat sexist. It's like saying sometimes being a doorma can pay off. This advice to me doesn't make sense. Naive young people might take it to heart and just be disappointed when they don't get "born" to a role and their boyfriends drop them for someone else even though they put in 7 years with the guy. IKate is the exception not the rule and perhaps Real Life 101 lessons should be looked at for the average people who are not Kate clones.

Trudie

#9
~ Edited for content ~ That article reminds me of the book popular in the 90's Called The Rules. While the list above is common sense, I have seen many women waste years with a man hoping for marriage only to have it end badly. Case in point the Former Dresser of the Duchess of York murdered her boyfriend because he just wouldn't marry her despite having spent a few years together. I think Kate has stayed the course because she comes from a very loving stable family and has the self confidence that can only come from the love and support of her family.



Harryforlife25

#10
"Successes" ? :rolleyes: The press ~ edited for content ~ it's ridiculous TIME  will tell what she is made off it's been what four months?  :ugh: It' not gong to be pretty  when the honeymoon phase with the press is over ...

sandy

#11
~ Edited for content ~

Harry4ever you are right. The more the press elevates people the more likely they will eventually turn. 

Beloved

I don't think Item #2 is simply related to man. Being patient is good advice for anything, such as starting a business or trying to sell a house. I think they mentioned how she waited due to it being based on Kate's particular situation. But the advice is universal and can be applied to anything.
These are the good old days.

cinrit

I've heard of people living together for 20 years before getting married.  It's not all that unusual these days.  As for the rules, they used the female form as references, but it's not gender-specific, nor is it old-fashioned.  It's just good live rules.

Cindy
Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

sandy

I've also heard of couples living together for 20 years (having childfren) and the man breaks the relationship off and a short time later Marries someone else.

Bensgal

Hasn't it always been said that patience is a virtue? This is sound advice for life, IMO. If Kate used patience to her advantage with William, more power to her.

Princess Pea

1. Ensure you choose an education that enables you to rub shoulders with the aristocracy
2. Only date the right sort of chap from preferably a class above yours
3. Ensure your seen to be a sporty type of gal.
4. Don't make a fool of yourself when out in public
5. Be seen to do a gap year preferably in a place where you will socialise with the right circles
6. Make sure you spend lots of time in the gym and hairdressers
7. When you split with your beau in the break time ensure you get your picture in the paper preferably with an Etonian

Frets

I feel like this article is slightly insulting. The insinuation is that she worked hard to bag herself a prince. (I know that's how some people think, but I don't agree.)

pinkpearls

When I first read it, I thought it was a condescending, tongue-in-cheek piece, not to be taken seriously.