There are two types of people when it comes to career “passion” — or at least two types of people who talk about it on social media. On one side there are those who say following your passion is a sure path to a dead end. This side is concerned that we’ve over-promised our younger […] Read more…
There are good things and bad things that I have learned…like everybody else. But one thing I wish is that I had a little more time in my twenties. I see it in 20-somethings today. We are in such a rush to take on so much responsibility. We lose the space to learn. It’s like children…we […] Read more…
But what about the 30-somethings? That’s a question I frequently get about 40:20 Vision. It was never my intent to leave them out (40:20 was more a metaphor than a club) but now Denise Restauri has them covered. In her new book, “Their Roaring Thirties – Brutally Honest Career Talk From Women Who Beat The […] Read more…
The other day I asked a 40-something guy what he would tell his 20-something self…he immediately responded “take more risks, you can’t “eff-up” your twenties. This is a universal 40:20-ism. Most of the women I’ve interviewed over the years are more comfortable with risk as they get older. IT seems counter-intuitive, as […] Read more…
Today’s “what I wish I knew then” perspective is from a 40-something graphic designer living in NYC. She reflects on career paths and passion. On “work life balance” I wish tricky…but you need to be confident enough to slow down and trust your instincts. I think that you are thoughtful and considerate about your job […] Read more…
I am in my late 20s and I am completely lost. From my college course to where I’ve ended up today, I seem to have always made the wrong decisions career-wise. After obtaining a degree in a course that I hated, I went on to work in the healthcare industry. After nearly 3 years […] Read more…