Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you.
1. Don’t make your ambitions small. Just ask for the world and see what comes your way. You don’t need to be modest in your desires.
2. Self worth. I used to think “guts” was self worth. I had “guts”. But it’s not just doing crazy embarrassing things. It’s tricker to come by. I think it’s taking risks and failing and finding out what your strengths are. Then it’s respecting those strengths and not doing things that goes against your values to please someone else. .
3. Don’t confuse attention with love.