Yesterday I had a chance to reflect on the things my dad has said that stayed with me over the years. I was also motivated to dig out a commencement speech he made to a graduating class in 1987 to see if his messages were still relevant to 20-somethings today. Here goes: 1. Age is […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
Work vs. Study: The Benefits of Life Application
From the works of Galia Solomonoff, Dia: Beacon I received one more answer for the woman considering whether to go back to school to study architecture or pay off her college debt. I am excited to share the 40:20 wisdom of Galia Solomonoff. Galia earned a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University in 1994. She is […] Read more…
Old Dreams and New Dreams
Old dream: Other people can make you happy For those of you who haven’t seen it, 40:20 Vision was on The Huffington Post yesterday in their new “women” section. One of the changes that came with the merger with AOL…we now need our own section. While for the first time single people outnumber married people […] Read more…
Value Yourself
“The best thing about being twenty-something is that you have the priveledge and freedom of being an adult without any of the responsibilities. You need to feed yourself and support yourself, but you don’t have to support anyone else. The worst thing is that you don’t have a true sense of yourself. I was at […] Read more…
How to Manage (Part 1): Advice on Growing into a Managerial Role
Q. I’d love to get some advice on management, as we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am. We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity to grow into […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a Twenty-Something (25)
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. A good doctor. Don’t take chances with your health. Get tested. Get second opinions. Protect your fertility so you have choices later in […] Read more…
The Fine Line Between Dating to Date and Dating to Mate
Most women say date for fun in your twenties and learn more about what you want from each experience. Many also say that it’s when you arent looking that you find love. As one woman put, “It’s when you give up on finding a man and find happiness.” I think it’s true you have to […] Read more…
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams, Ground Them In A Good Dose of Reality
Today I’m following up with a few more answers for the woman considering whether to go back to school or pay off her college debt. Two more women offer insightful advice and ideas…great for anyone considering the pros and cons of investing in education or getting some real world experience. Q. I’m about to finish […] Read more…