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. Maturity and calm in sticky situations. 2. To know that you don’t have to dress to impress. You can just dress to express […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
Giving Your Friendships Some Room To Breathe
The other day I did a post answering a 20-something question on finding and developing healthy friendships that stand the test of time. It made me think about what to do to keep your friendships from busting up. What is the difference between a bad friend and a bad day? In your 20s friendships can […] Read more…
Finding Fulfilling Friendships in a Me Me Me world.
Q. I’m a 22 (soon to be 23) year old woman who’s spent most of my life being a “people pleaser.” I have gotten to the place in my life where I am focused on really developing healthy relationships (healthy boundaries included) with others. With that said, I would like to know what are some […] Read more…
Getting Over Nerves: Why Do I Feel LIke my 13 y.o. Self?
Q. There is a guy that I see a few times a week at a fitness class who I seem to have developed a high school-style crush on but I can’t bring up the nerve to talk to him. From a 40-something to a 20-something, how do I get a grip and stop being such […] Read more…
Flexibility Does Not Have to Be a Priviledge
“You don’t have to check your personality and lives at the door.” – Deirdre Lord Today I’m sharing a guest post I did for Women 2.0 with Deirdre Lord, a serial energy entrepreneur who is striving to build an exceptional business while allowing for a flexible lifestyle. Whether you are in a start up, […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (42)
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 (she actually has four for you today): 1. Have compassion for yourself and for others. 2. Know that the only thing you can control, […] Read more…
Flash Friday: Dealing with Managerial Power Gaps
Today is Flash Friday – when a question is answered from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s question digs into the topic of how to deal with a rude boss or disrespectful subordinate. ~ The 20-Something Perspective By Molly Ford Going up […] Read more…
Revel in Uncertainty…Except in Death
So sad to lose the man who said, “Death is very likely the single best invention of life.” and changed our lives forever. I will carry these messages, excerpted from his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, with me forever. On Dropping Out …. Connecting the Dots I decided to drop out and trust that it would […] Read more…