Today is the second Flash Friday. The first Friday of every month, 40:20 Vision will answer a question from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s question digs into the relevance of long-term planning. How much short-term and long-term planning do successful […] Read more…
August 2011 archive
Quitting: Stick it Out or Save Your Sanity?
An almost 40-something woman I know quit her job recently and is taking 6 weeks to take stock and then move forward. As part of her process she is writing about her journey. What she is experiencing now and how it’s different from her 20s. Today she is writing about quitting her job. The push […] Read more…
Debate: Is Private School Worth the Student Loans?
Q. Student Loans? The school I dream of attending to obtain my degree is a private school, and needless to say it is very, very expensive. I would need to take out student loans in order to attend. So my question would be–is it worth it to attend the school of my dreams but be […] Read more…
Ask Why? Not Why Not? Before You Say I Do
People always ask me what the people who are most happily married say about the key to their success. There are a lot of answers and a lot of happily married women, don’t get me wrong. But most people will say one key is to take your time. Really get to know that person you […] Read more…
Work Hard. Talk Hard. It Pays Off.
20-somethings get a bad rap for seeking fulfillment rather than fetching coffee and “paying their dues”. I’ve worked with so many young people who defy that stereotype and I know many 20-somethings are tired of hearing it. Some of it just may be generational bias. Today’s “I remember when we had to get coffee and […] Read more…