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A double post today. My earlier post was about putting yourself first when it comes to planning for your future. Not to sound so selfish but having financial independence can free you up to give more to yourself and others. The idea of me first is a big one and I was honored yesterday […] Read more…
I did a post a few weeks ago about the ultimate independence being financial independence. The key thought: If independence is what you want, money is a big key to it. Financial success equals independence. It doesn’t get better than that. All the rebellion or individuality in the world is nothing if have to rely on others […] Read more…
On Friday I answered a question from a 20-something asking what if it’s difficult to be single at 40. The answer was…no harder than being married at 40 and probably easier than being single in your 20s (you likely have more money than when you were younger and less responsibility than being married at 40). […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here’s one woman’s gifts: 1) The ability to say you are sorry with grace and compassion. It goes a long way. 2) A cushion — to soften your […] Read more…
Q: Is being single in your 40s difficult? (for those 40 year olds who aren’t married)? — 20-something A: No more difficult than being married in your 40s:) — 40-something This question came in and I hesitated to answer right away because it’s a big one. It could be half the subject of my book. […] Read more…
Check out the video link below from a girl who drunk dialed the wrong guy with her midnight musings! Drunk Dial Goes Viral Hilarious. I’m not sure if it’s for real or not …but I’m sure almost everyone can relate to a drunk dial they wish wasn’t real. One thing a lot of 40-somethings […] Read more…
The other day I answered a question from a woman who was struggling with a decision: listen to her gut or continue to live with a man whom she loves but has serious flaws. Forgiving a loved one’s flaws is one thing, forgetting your happiness is another. This 40-something woman added to this conversation with […] Read more…
Today I have some more advice from a 40-something who started her own event planning business 20 years ago and today teaches event management at NYU and has expanded her business to consulting young grads about branding “you” amongst other things. I shared her advice about relationships — never underestimate the power of them — […] Read more…