The high price of being too nice -- How did we get so nice? -- The ten false beliefs that set women up to be used and abused -- Stop putting others' feelings and needs ahead of your own -- Stop believing that being nice will protect you -- Stop worrying about what other people think of you -- Stop trying to be perfect -- Stop being gullible and naive -- Start standing up for your rights -- Start expressing your anger -- Learn to handle conflict -- Start facing the truth about people -- Start supporting and protecting yourself -- The four C's : confidence, competence, conviction, and courage