Today is the second Flash Friday. The first Friday of every month, 40:20 Vision will answer a question 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 relevance of long-term planning. How much short-term and long-term planning do successful […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘40-something’
Ask Why? Not Why Not? Before You Say I Do
People always ask me what the people who are most happily married say about the key to their success. There are a lot of answers and a lot of happily married women, don’t get me wrong. But most people will say one key is to take your time. Really get to know that person you […] Read more…
Work Hard. Talk Hard. It Pays Off.
20-somethings get a bad rap for seeking fulfillment rather than fetching coffee and “paying their dues”. I’ve worked with so many young people who defy that stereotype and I know many 20-somethings are tired of hearing it. Some of it just may be generational bias. Today’s “I remember when we had to get coffee and […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (32)
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 trip to a place where one has rudimentary knowledge of the language and has to find multiple ways to express oneself. 2. […] Read more…
The Difference Between Immature and Mature Relationships
I saw Elizabeth Gilbert speak this past winter about the difference between immature love and mature love. It came to mind recently when a woman asked what a guy means when he says “he is not ready for a relationship”. It may just mean he can’t progress beyond immature love. Elizabeth related her belief that immature […] Read more…
Helping Yourself: The Benefit of Compassion in the Workplace
The twenties are often a self-centered time. Not in a bad way per se. You are going through a lot of learning and separating from home and becoming independent. It is a me time. However, in the process of becoming independent, understanding others can help you become smarter about yourself and help the larger cause, […] Read more…
What To Do When One Person Is Not Ready
Today I have a new question from a 20-something wondering why a guy can go from hot pursuit and nine months of a perfect relationship to “not being ready” for a relationship. Q: Dear 40-somethings: I’ve been going through a difficult time losing my boyfriend due to him not being ready for a relationship. We […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (31)
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. I will give you a therapist. 2. I will give you an IRA with 5 years of saving already in it so […] Read more…