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”. In essence, three things to help you get a head start on perspective and gain the confidence you need to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda.
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1. You should follow whatever it is in you that doesn’t fit it with the crowd when you are younger — it might just be what makes you shine as you get older.
2. No matter how bad a situation feels at the moment — it is not going to always feel that way.
3. Find your style early – it will save you money in the long run. Pay attention to what you buy and don’t wear vs what you wear over and over. Make that a guiding principle for what to spend money on.