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Mar 15, 2024
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That’s it. I’m 40 and life looks simultaneously nothing and everything like I’d imagined. Aging is a privilege and (although I had a mega meltdown at 39) I’ve sailed into 40 content. As I reflect back here are some things I’ve learnt over the years:

  1. “I don’t know” is an acceptable answer.

  2. Celebrate everything. The small things matter.

  3. If you have the optio…

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