Greetings my fellow Baby Boomers! Today I want to talk directly to you. I’m sure that you woke up this morning with a few more creaks and aches than you did 10-20 years ago. You might even stare in the mirror in the morning and think, “Where the heck did those wrinkles come from?” The fact of the matter is, as much as we’re a generation loathe to admit it, we’re getting older.
Sometimes, I find that a lot of people this age start to think of themselves as irrelevant or powerless as a new generation of powerful men and women march into boardrooms and executive suites around the country. But I’m here to tell you that you have just as much, if not more power than the younger generation have and I’m here to put a stop to all of your excuses.
But those people are younger and have more energy than me.
First, that’s why God invented coffee, honey. Learn to love it. Second, energy is a state of mind. Sure, their bodies are younger, but if you make it a point to keep your mind sharp and keep your body in good physical condition, those younger folks have got nothing on you when it comes to people in power.
Technology changes so rapidly and I have a hard time keeping up with it.
Yes, I agree. Just when it seems like I have the most up-to-date phone on the market, something comes along and makes my phone look like a brick. The thing is, as I stated above, if you make it a point to stay current on all of the new technology and marketing methods, it won’t seem as daunting. And once you’re in the right frame of mind, you can conquer an overwhelming task.
I have a family, and it takes up time that younger people can use in the office.
This is very true. You chose to have a family and I admire the heck out of you for doing that. Here’s the catch: many of these young business people will too. When they’re out with newborns, you’ll still be in the office because your children are either teenagers or adults and you can refocus on your career. And if you feel like you’re not competing with the younger generation as far as timecards go, think about all of the knowledge you already have and don’t have to waste time learning.
This new generation is used to everything being so fast paced. I can’t complete with that.
Sure, they could probably beat you running a 5K, but adapting to change is a mindset, not a physical trait. Train your mind to move quickly. Practice adapting quickly to new situations and finding your voice. Now watch how quickly you start to move. Pretty soon, you’ll be keeping up with the younger generation with no problem.
