The Alpha Female
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Authored by David Ettridge, The Alpha Female is a light hearted, 180 page and revealing insight into what women face when competing for success in a mans world.
In this, his 4th book, (3 published) David reveals many interesting, provocative and cultural barriers that confront ambitious females in the 21st Century.
Peppered with humour, this is a provocative, politically incorrect book, made all the easier to read because of its relaxed approach and the authors easy to read writing style.
Ettridge raises subjects that confront, explain and reveal the many issues as perceived by men who are facing a rising tide of female authority in the workplace.
Guaranteed to intrigue and amuse, The Alpha Female is a book that stands alone in this subject matter, and it will attract a wide global audience.
It is controversial for its content and is likely to become the subject of some intense reaction, debate and predictable media interest, not just for its content but for who wrote it – the author being a moderately well known Australian public figure.
The subject of men and women, and the many issues that form a part of relationships are familiar to us all. Readers will identify with Ettridge’s observations and comments – perhaps even with some of his suggested solutions.
Whatever your view, it is a compelling subject and perhaps because of his willingness to tackle so many of the issues that affect women in this 21st Century, The Alpha Female is an interesting and modern contribution to this centuries old struggle between men and women.
The Alpha Female is a book for the open minded and secure reader. It deals head on with the traditional fabric of a civilised society and the author’s sometimes cynical and flippant attitude towards subjects that many take seriously. Written in the irreverent style of a grumpy old man, one thing is for sure, there is a huge interest worldwide from many women who will want to know how an Alpha Female can achieve greater success in a man’s world.
David Ettridge
Born in 1945 in South Australia, David has been observing people all of his adult life. His many observations are encapsulated in this, his 4th book. The subject of men and women is one which should appeal to many and perhaps David's observations will ignite some reaction from many readers, after all, we live in a politically correct world where every opinion must be the same or someone will be offended. This author is not politically correct and hopes to incite reactions from people who are. In his 'grumpy' years, and like so many men of his era, David remains true to his beliefs and opinions.
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The Alpha Female - David Ettridge
THE ALPHA FEMALE
Everything you need to know to succeed in a man’s world –
Plus, the secret of the fake orgasm!
by
David William Ettridge
(living dangerously)
Is there such a creature? And, will men ever accept her as their equal? Have men been conditioned to regard women as the weaker sex, and is it women who have taught men that? Did women invent the fake orgasm to control their men? Everything you need to know about women answered within.
An irreverent and entertaining expose on the differences between men and women.
Smashwords Edition
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David William Ettridge
The Alpha Female
Copyright 2011 by David William Ettridge
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration.
About the Author.
CHAPTER 1. The other Alpha - bet!
CHAPTER 2. The Alpha Female.
CHAPTER 3 Who’s in charge of the relationship? You are.
CHAPTER 4. They’re all screwing with your head.
CHAPTER 5. Second lesson: Females are a protected species.
CHAPTER 6. Know your enemy.
CHAPTER 7. Prioritize the incoming messages.
CHAPTER 8. Time to smell the Coffee!
CHAPTER 9. The Mall.
CHAPTER 10. Lying.
CHAPTER 11. Daddy’s Princess.
CHAPTER 12. Precious little me.
CHAPTER 13. Romance.
CHAPTER 14. Training for rewards.
CHAPTER 15. Your most effective weapon.
CHAPTER 16. Who is screwing with your head?
CHAPTER 17. What can you learn from men?
CHAPTER 18. Mental Illness and what causes it.
CHAPTER 19. The Marriage Carousel.
CHAPTER 20. Templates for those important occasions.
CHAPTER 21. How to apply for a job.
CHAPTER 22. Your life is what you make it.
CHAPTER 23. A woman in need.
CHAPTER 24. A whipping boy!
CHAPTER 25. Dealing with divorce.
CHAPTER 26. Flicking the in laws.
CHAPTER 27. Getting a better deal.
CHAPTER 28. Seeing a shrink.
CHAPTER 29. Stress, where it’s coming from, and how to relieve it.
CHAPTER 30. Yes, Dorothy, it is a man’s world.
CHAPTER 31. Collecting Apologies?
CHAPTER 32. Women in charge and that ‘problem’.
CHAPTER 33. The yes/no answer.
CHAPTER 34. Lesbians/gays.
CHAPTER 35. Fuel of life.
CHAPTER 36 Solo shopping!! What! you say!!
CHAPTER 37. How much can you absorb.
CHAPTER 38. The Therapy Industries.
CHAPTER 39. You’ll need someone to blame.
CHAPTER 40. Live YOUR life.
CHAPTER 41. Mix with winners.
CHAPTER 42. Can do, Can’t do.
CHAPTER 43. What is success?
CHAPTER 44. The Alpha Female and the Fake Orgasm.
CHAPTER 45. Your girl’s network.
CHAPTER 46. So What??
CHAPTER 47. Is weight an issue?
CHAPTER 48. Power Dressing.
CHAPTER 49. Power Titties!!
CHAPTER 50. The feminists.
CHAPTER 51. The Long Engagement.
CHAPTER 52. Anniversaries.
CHAPTER 53. Birthdays and the Alpha Female.
CHAPTER 54. Infidelity.
CHAPTER 55. Your Perfect Match.
CHAPTER 56. The Toilet Seat
CHAPTER 57. The Alpha and Cars.
CHAPTER 58. The Mother in Law.
CHAPTER 59. Family events.
CHAPTER 60. His Birthday.
CHAPTER 61. Bad Boys.
CHAPTER 62. On the Other Hand….
CHAPTER 63. Motherly instincts.
CHAPTER 64. I’ll look into it.
CHAPTER 65. Is it love?
CHAPTER 66. Can you return him?
CHAPTER 67. It’s Inevitable and you can’t stop it.
LAST CHAPTER Being an Alpha Female is a special privilege - a special person.
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Declaration.
This book is not politically correct.
It is flippant, provocative and revealing and has been written for the information and entertainment of secure, confident people.
If you’re a bit precious; take yourself seriously; you’re a feminist or someone who lives in a fuzzy comfort zone protected from reality then read a book about gardening – this book will only annoy you - but if you are on a quest to understand how some men feel about women, and how in knowing how they feel you can be better prepared to understand men and compete with them, then you might find the following pages interesting.
This book wanders around a wide range of subjects and issues as it examines what you will need to know to become an Alpha Female.
There are now 6 things you can be certain of in life:
1. Death.
2. Taxes.
3. Everyone has an opinion which they want to share with you.
4. No matter what you do, you can’t please everyone.
5. You are being subjected to more lies, information and influences than ever before in history, and,
6. No one has ever written a book everyone likes.
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About the Author.
David Ettridge
I was born in Adelaide, South Australia in another era. On reflection, life was simple and exciting. My generation invented Rock’n’Roll and drove sexy, stylish cars. We witnessed the careers of Elvis and the Beatles and used drive in theatres as motels. A lot of things happened in the 60’s and through to the present time - from black and white TV to computers. So, I’ve seen a lot of change.
Each year I learned from my own experiences and by learning from the wisdom and experience of others, so in my 6 decades I have seen and learned more than I knew when I was 16.
That’s one reason why I don’t want to watch a cute 19 year old delivering my 6 o’clock news bulletin. What could they possibly know about life and its many traps? Why do TV execs think people my age want to receive information from young, inexperienced reporters and news readers? People my age don’t go to teenagers for advice so why would we want to hear them report on world news and current affairs? The reason is very simple - they lack experience and authority. When we go through life making mistakes and learning from them, we begin to realise that experience is a valuable commodity. People my age need to learn from other people who have been around long enough to know their way around life’s many pitfalls.
At the time of writing this book I am 63 years of age and in what other people describe as the ‘grumpy’ cynical phase of my life - a state of mind caused by the accumulation of knowledge and experience. I know by now what is good for my life so I don’t want my head to be contaminated with other peoples crap. When the filtering of other people’s opinions and influence is added to an awareness of a diminishing lifespan, those last years to the finish line are to be treated with care. I don’t want anyone to spoil them. For this I get called ‘grumpy’.
I discovered many years ago that everyone has an opinion. They’re entitled to one, and it is based upon their own experiences, fears and competence. The problem is, many will try to share their opinions with you – they will try to make you just like they are.
I don’t run my life based upon what other people do to manage their lives.
I know what I like and what I don’t like, what works for me and what doesn’t. That mantra guides the decisions that affect my life. It’s so simple isn’t it? And, it makes sense, because it is my life, not someone else’s and I get the life I choose to have – a life on my terms, rather than a life chosen by someone else.
Simple example; have you ever had a waiter or waitress suggest what you might want to eat in a restaurant? How do they know what you eat or what your tastebuds are crying out for? They are trying to help but I want to tell them to go away.
I am enjoying my grumpy years and I try to do only what I like as opposed to doing what someone else likes or wants me to do. Men will identify with that statement, as for example, most men avoid going shopping with their wives. This is because men only shop to buy exactly what they want, having never grasped the touch, feel, smell and try-on style of shopping women practice. Most men spend a third of their lives waiting for their wives – to get ready, to finish shopping or to decide what they want. This lost time can’t be recovered and it influences how men think about stereotyped females when faced with accepting women in the workplace.
In life, if you have a time-wasting or bad experience, and if you know it was a bad experience, then you can try to avoid repeating it. We should largely conduct our lives to please ourselves - then, as happy well adjusted individuals, we are sources of calmness, serenity and security for others. Secure, confident people make great friends and mentors.
Each of us goes through life’s apprenticeship, learning from those around us and from our mistakes. The smart ones amongst us never repeat mistakes. It provides individual growth each day.
One of life’s interesting facts is that we are all different for many reasons, and we must be, because we all face different influences each day of our lives. We have different parents, different beliefs, different educations, different friends, different jobs, and differing levels of confidence - so we must be different in many ways.
Our differences make us all unique individuals, but they should not limit what we do with our lives. I choose to make every day a good day – like it’s my last. No negatives. There are a lot of confused people in this world, and if someone is trying to draw me into their confusion or to dump it on me, I don’t accept it.
I approach every day with the clear belief there are no problems I can’t solve - no issues that can’t be fixed. Often problems are solved in conjunction with other people. Sometimes they even solve themselves.
I credit my parents for my positive attitude. My parents probably gave me far too much independence as a teenager, and today the politically correct would have them arrested and charged with child neglect. The freedom they allowed me provided a foundation for my personal growth and seeded a confident decision making process in me.
Over-parenting can install limitations in children who are never allowed to make their own decisions, and therefore never learn from mistakes. I was not one of those kids that had nervous parents saying ‘Can’t do’ every day. I had a ‘Can do’ life.
I think that I was 5 when I made my first two memorable decisions. I told my mother I would not attend Sunday school anymore, and that I would stop attending immediately after the popular Christmas picnic (Ice creams, presents, games etc).
I have been selling and promoting products and ideas for most of my life. I am also a long time observer of people, their behaviour and their habits. I think laterally, and I’m good at solving problems because I have no fear of problems.
Having a wife and 3 daughters, and having been a keen observer of women, their female friends and countless other interactions with females, I have had a lifetime observing these wonderful creatures. The females in my family affectionately and occasionally call me a chauvinist – a name created by women who need to tag men with a description that warns other women what kind of men we are!
This classification pleases me because in my view it suggests to other women that I have been declared to be untrainable. It confirms that I am an independent soul, free to roam and wreak havoc on the confused.
As a male I also know what men want and expect from women, what men fear from women and how women can use that information to their advantage.
My observations have taken years to accrue, and they have taught me the reasons why you might not have learned everything you need to know to be prepared to face your pressured 21st Century life.
In this book I want to share with you some important information that might change you and the way you deal with your life. This book might cause you to think about what you have been doing with your life and how you might assess the many influences you face each day.
I learned how the network of family and friends works and how it requires your conformity - and why that might restrict your development. I will explain the things women need to know in order that they are well equipped to survive in a modern, competitive jungle full of men, risk and opportunity.
Why it currently is a man’s world.
I can teach you how to use your female guile, charm and assets to beat the male. If you don’t have any of those things, I can tell you where you can buy some.
This book explains how your life evolves and how with this fresh knowledge you can be years ahead of your natural learning cycle. How you can get what you want now, not in 20 years.
This book will prepare you for a better and more successful life. If you know what’s ahead you can at least be ready for each experience.
The world is full of influences and insecure people – many of whom want you to be just like them.