This week I’ve been thinking a lot about how to build confidence in girls as part of a work project. Part of confidence is self-worth and knowing what you are capable of …and that means working hard. Many of the 40-something women I have talked to this past week have mentioned that the lesson that […] Read more…
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Three Gifts for a 20-Something (142)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. Be kind to your family but don’t let them direct your life. You can’t let them direct your. A lot of people […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (140)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. Your solid ground. You have to stand your ground on certain things. “Be true to yourself” is such a corny line but I […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (137)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. To know your own worth. Don’t let anyone undervalue it. 2. To not know better. When you don’t know what is not possible […] Read more…
Why It’s Not About Arriving
Today’s “what I wish I knew then” perspective is from a 40-something graphic designer living in NYC. She reflects on career paths and passion. On “work life balance” I wish tricky…but you need to be confident enough to slow down and trust your instincts. I think that you are thoughtful and considerate about your job […] Read more…
Three Wishes for a 20-Something (135)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. A crystal ball. When you are younger you don’t know there is another side—you think that it will never get better again. But if […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (134)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. Ask. You don’t know what you can get if you don’t ask. I know now there is really nothing to lose. 2. Friends…use […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (133)
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 are one woman’s gifts: 1. Freedom from feeling like a fraud. I wish I had known that nobody really knows what they’re doing. You can trust your own […] Read more…