People have a lot of opinions about Gwyneth Paltrow…and she doesn’t care. Regardless of what you think, this is a good piece of 40:20 Wisdom. “One of the best things someone ever said to me was that the only time criticism hurts is if you have a judgment about yourself about that very thing. If […] Read more…
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3 Gifts For A 20-Something – Leave When You Leave
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. You deserve more. Don’t sell yourself short. I used to not take […] Read more…
Rejection is a Self Fulling Prophecy…Believe In You.
Hey Visionistas! I’m not sure where I got this advice from, but I know it was from a man. I’m a big believer that mentors come in all shapes, forms and sizes…male, female, older, younger or peers, long term or short term — it’s all about an exchange of wisdom learned from experience. I love […] Read more…
A 40-Something Do Over. Follow Me!
It’s hard as you move on to different stages of your life and different cities to keep friends and make new friends. And at one point I thought…okay I have my few good friends. That is enough. But what I have found in my late 30s and early 40s that new friends find you. People […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something: On Money, Selfcare and Friends
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. I wish that when I was in my twenties people had been more honest […] Read more…
4020 Vision: Find The Zone Where People Can’t Get To You
Don’t be afraid of just staying by yourself. [When I was in my twenties], there was a sense that if you weren’t out you were missing out on something. If I was home in the evening by myself, I felt like I was an outcast — that I was socially ill-adjusted — so I should […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something: Beyond Inspiring Starts and Happy Endings
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. Learn to talk about your successes. I call it gossiping success. If you […] Read more…
40-Somethings On FOMO (Before It Was Called FOMO)
Four women reflect on whether not missing out was worth it. “Don’t care so much about doing what everyone else is doing. Being a part of it doesn’t make a difference if you are making your own “IT”. In the end, you will find you didn’t miss out on much.” – 44, wife of 25 […] Read more…