Today I’m sharing a little inspiration from a 40-something woman entrepreneur who is living proof of the power of believing in yourself. After years of working in technology in the 90s and fighting against a “can’t do” corporate culture she left to start her own company. The most important thing she brought with her was […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
The Case for Karma — Creating the Ties that Bond
“One should, perform karma with nonchalance without expecting the benefits because sooner of later one shall definitely gets the fruits.” – Rig Veda This weekend I was reminded of the power of karma. I made the mistake of carrying ar0und some checks I needed to deposit in my wallet. I had gone to the bank […] Read more…
Is Dating Obselete?
Earlier this week The New York Post ran an article on “sexual economics“. The article makes a case that the price of sex is at an all time low. The case: 25% of women have sex within the first week of dating 30% of young men’s sexual relationships involve no romance at all — […] Read more…
The Secret to Moving Forward Is To Be Right Here
Many women look back on their twenties and wish they had lived a little more in the present and enjoyed the time for themselves. No doubt the twenties are a fun time, but there comes a time when a lot of women put pressure on themselves to do the next thing or go to the […] Read more…
Being in Command of Time = In Command of You
Most people I speak to have learned to manage their time by blocking off specific times for meetings and scheduling in personal work time…and sticking to it as much as they can. When your schedule takes control, what often happens is that you can’t deliver what needs to get done and everyone loses. This woman […] Read more…
The Fine Line Between Confidence and Cockiness
This founder and mentor offers her advice on the difference between confidence and cockiness. You need to have patience in your twenties. Don’t feel insecure if you don’t feel you have it all at 22 or 24…or even 30. You aren’t supposed to! Give yourself a break on the self-doubt and focus your energy […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a Twenty-Something (40)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Start your own business or find something you are passionate about and allow yourself to be creative. 2. Openness to change. […] Read more…
With Great Responsibility Comes Power – Sharing Successes
Earlier this week I shared some thoughts on Leslie Bennett’s Elle Magazine article on women’s cautious relationship with power. The post was about women’s tendency to attribute their success to luck. If we send the message that it’s just luck then there is no reason for younger women to feel in control of their success. And […] Read more…