Every Sunday I usually share three gifts a 40-something woman would give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Today I’m reprising a post about three gifts inspired by my Dad. 1. The “age is just a number attitude”: “You are only young once but you can be immature forever.” (many sources) My dad defies […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘quarter life crisis’
What You Learn From Slowing Down
There’s a lot of pressure to define yourself in your twenties and create the image of yourself in the workplace and with relationships too. “This is the right job for me. This is the right guy for me. This is the kind of guy I like. This […] Read more…
You Don’t Have To Choose One Thing, Just Choose
Last week I answered part one of a question from a 20-something on how to decide, “What do I want to be?” A big a question with 20-somethings. The point at 40:20 Vision is to provide more than one perspective. So we are back here today with some different 40-something perspectives in part 2. Q. […] Read more…
If The World Is My Oyster, Why Is It That I Feel Paralyzed by Possibility?
I am 26 years old. While I know I am still young, I am well aware that I am no longer a child. I’ve been privileged enough to have grown up being told that I should pursue my heart’s desire. Find my passion! Shoot for the stars! Strive, seek, find and never yield […] Read more…
40-something Do’s and Don’ts – What 20 Years Taught Me
Today’s post shares reflections on life and career — what;s wrong about being right and more. ~ Don’t hide behind your fears. I have learned that usually when relationships – work or personal – get stuck it’s often because someone is letting their insecurities get in the way of moving forward and finding a solution. If something doesn’t […] Read more…
What To Do When Unemployed Turns Into Unmotivated
20-Something Question: I was laid off from a seasonal position at a retail company. Since then I have remained unemployed. More deeper, I have become highly complacent and unmotivated to search for another job. I know I am stuck and yet I can’t shake it. I have spent all of these months on my laptop […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (164)
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”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1. When someone puts themselves ahead […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (159)
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”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1. Pass on the fruits of […] Read more…