I turned 52 this year and I’ve just read your list whilst nodding sagely - but also there were a few reminders in there. Always good to remember to keep it real 💚
A very happy belated birthday, Amelia! 🥳 I’m obsessed with all the wisdom here, particularly this lesson: “Asking for what I want is better than being asked.” It’s been so hard to put this one into practice myself…but practice makes progress!
thank you! hope the travels are going well! I was wondering if that particular tip is true for other people or just me! I'm always so honored and flattered when I'm asked to do something but really have found that those things don't work out as well as the ones I go after...
They are! 🤗 And yes, 100%…but I’ve never heard this particular piece of wisdom crystallized as succinctly as you did here. I’m bookmarking this as a continuing reminder to my future self!
Oh my goodness Cassie, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words - I loved writing this - it's a fun exercise to put down on paper all the things you've learned in life! ❤️
So far, so good on 50! Thank you for the kind words - it's nice to feel like I've learned a few things - I have a feeling there's a lot more to learn, though! 😉
I turned 52 this year and I’ve just read your list whilst nodding sagely - but also there were a few reminders in there. Always good to remember to keep it real 💚
and there's still so much more to learn! ❤️
Always 💚
I love this so much. Thanks for sharing.
Oh gosh, thanks so much for reading, and for saying that! ❤️
This is a fabulous list, I love it. Number 30. Ignore any “data set of one" is my favourite, along with number 3 of course!
thank you so much for reading! ignoring any data set of one is an ongoing project for me!
It’s a long & winding road … not sure if it’s truly achievable because our little friend self doubt will always be there lurking in the background!
A very happy belated birthday, Amelia! 🥳 I’m obsessed with all the wisdom here, particularly this lesson: “Asking for what I want is better than being asked.” It’s been so hard to put this one into practice myself…but practice makes progress!
thank you! hope the travels are going well! I was wondering if that particular tip is true for other people or just me! I'm always so honored and flattered when I'm asked to do something but really have found that those things don't work out as well as the ones I go after...
They are! 🤗 And yes, 100%…but I’ve never heard this particular piece of wisdom crystallized as succinctly as you did here. I’m bookmarking this as a continuing reminder to my future self!
Thank you for this post! I'm going to keep it and get back to it times and times again. So many great points here. And happy birthday!!
that is such a high compliment - I am honored and I hope these bits and pieces of advice are helpful to you! ❤️
One of my favorite Substack posts ever. I'll surely return to this and reread time and time again.
Oh my goodness Cassie, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words - I loved writing this - it's a fun exercise to put down on paper all the things you've learned in life! ❤️
If I had a highlighter, this entire post would’ve been neon yellow! So much wisdom here. Hope 50 has been good to you so far!
So far, so good on 50! Thank you for the kind words - it's nice to feel like I've learned a few things - I have a feeling there's a lot more to learn, though! 😉
Those are 50 very wise and helpful tips! Happy birthday, Amelia! Just found you via Jolene Handy’s note, linking to this. (Thanks, Jolene!)
thank you Wendy!
Happy Birthday! Loved reading this post as someone who is quickly approaching 40!
thank you Laura - I hope you have something exciting planned to celebrate your 40th!
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Amelia!!! What a beautiful time in life!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
thank you Jenovia! As of now, I highly recommend the 50s 😉
Loved this, Amelia! Happy happy birthday! 💛
thank you! ❤️
Found this post via Notes and I did a similar post for my 44th birthday. Great minds and all that.
https://open.substack.com/pub/agowani/p/forty-four-rules-for-life
Great minds for sure! 🤣
Love this list and love you! You make 50 seem fabulous! xoxo
Thank you!! Can't wait for yours! 😉❤️
Amelia, happy birthday to YOU!!! your scribbles are so wise. thank you, ginny
thank you so much Ginny!! ❤️
Happy Birthday! About to celebrate my 50th in 2 months. loved your advice and will keep it in mind. Cheers to 50!
Thank you Claire and congrats to you too! I feel like I've been processing this birthday for at least 6 months! 😉
Happy Birthday!!!! - My mantra is Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Smiled when I saw it as is one of my commandments for life and work.
it's such a good one: I'm in a constant battle with my perfectionism! thank you for reading!