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…
Posts Tagged ‘lessons learned’
Keep or Let Go…What I Know Now
New Year’s Eve…so full of promise and reflection…or maybe just planning for a fun evening out! I can’t believe it is almost 2015 but that must mean I had a good year. For New Year’s I gathered a few wishes from 40-somethings on one thing they would keep and let go for the New Year…based […] Read more…
Three Gifts For a 20-Something – What I Wish I Knew Then
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Don’t be in a rush to have everything. Not having […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? This is where I ask 40-something women to share 3 things to help a 20-something get a head start on gaining confidence to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. The ability to not take things […] Read more…
Dear 20-Something
Last night I was telling someone how the “Dear Kitten” video was a little bit like 40:20 Vision — sharing our wisdom — cat:kitten style. Yeah, we have experienced a few things you haven’t yet. So why not try to give those following behind us a head start? I often hear that you shouldn’t give […] Read more…
Looking Back On How I Moved Forward
What I know now: one 40-something female serial entrepreneur’s advice on career ups and downs and moving forward. On reaching goals… Getting too caught up in the details. Is what you are spending your time on moving you forward or just maintaining the status quo? You can feel busy 24/7 but you’re not doing yourself […] Read more…
15 Good Things About Turning 40…That You Can Start Now
The other week I was featured in a Shecky’s piece on What To Look Forward to in Your 4os. They asked me for one thing. But it got me thinking…and I ended up coming with 15. Thanks to my own life learnings and those of all the amazing women I have interviewed. I always thought of […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (176)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. In essence, three things to help you get a head start on perspective and gain the confidence you need to make decisions that are right for you. No […] Read more…