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I attended Tropfest’s RoughCut film symposium in NYC last month. In addition to interesting speakers and insider expertise, I got some great 40:20 Vision. I love going to events simply because they interest me and then realizing there is so much I can apply to my life and work. I decided to sum up what […] Read more…
Q. I am a 20-something, recently put into a position where I am now managing other 20-somethings. Do you have any tips on establishing a good relationship? I ask because there have been some issues with people feeling like we’re the same age and therefore they don’t need to “take orders” from me. I want […] Read more…
Happy New Year’s Eve. It’s that time of year of looking back, reflecting and most importanly looking forward. To look forward I took a look back at some of the highlights of 40:20 Vision this year. I won’t call this a best of …but here are twelve 40-something words of wisdom to provide perspective! 1. […] Read more…
Today I’m sharing one more helpful and spot-on answer to the 20-something question on how to deal with a roommate who went from being a welcome a friend during a new transition (moving to a new country) to antagonistic and critical flatmate. Do you save the friendship? And how do you confront someone when […] Read more…
Q. I moved to a new country a few months ago. I live with a roommate who was great…for the first month. Then she started making offensive comments regarding my religion, being single, and my career. She says them as a joke, but it’s not funny. For example, “When you get a real job, you’ll […] Read more…
“The Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansen characters fell in love in the editing room.“ – Sarah Flack, editor, Lost in Translation Earlier this month Tropfest held their first RoughCut film symposium in NYC at The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Roughcut is an offshoot of Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, originating […] Read more…
Happy holiday to all. Whether you are celebrating today or enjoying a day with family and friends, I wish you the very best of of the season. Read more…
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Learn how to pack light. 2. Try not to revert to being the “little girl” when you go home. Let your family get to know the grown up you too. 3. But…never lose your childlike enthusiasm, energy and […] Read more…