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What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Care less about whether you fit into those skinny jeans and more about […] Read more…
Today we’re answering a question from a 20-something reader on the age-old issue of trying to make sense of an unexplained break-up. Shedding some perspective on dealing with the “WHY?” we have two women and one man from my 40+ panel. Breaking up without breaking up is ever easier in the age of text. I […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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.Try to get at the why someone did something before you judge. Motivations are a […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Always explore, even if you are not looking for a career move. You […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Unless it’s a disaster, give a date a second chance. Sometimes personality can […] Read more…
Today a story from a 40-something doctor on the power of just asking. ~ When I was in the middle of my residency, I was working so hard. Everyone is beaten down. Residency pretty much sucks. You work 100 hour weeks. So I thought, maybe I will go to vet school instead. And then I thought, I’m […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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 can’t actually make a 40-year-old decision at 20. Prepare for the evolution […] Read more…
I often say I don’t believe in luck. When it comes to achievements don’t dismiss your abilty to spot an opportunity and apply your strengths to go for it is not luck. But I thank the world for the luck I have had with certain foundations…thinks you can’t just decide. These are think things I […] Read more…