On this #WisdomWednesday I want to touch on the subject of ageism and how it keeps creeping into our lives.
As you know by now, I am a tax accountant and business consultant so you can imagine how many people cross my path from both ends of the age spectrum. I get the typical complaints that people are not being taken seriously because potential clients think they are too young to know what they are doing. I also get the flip side and often hear how people are having a hard time finding clients because they are thought of as closing in on retiring or being thought of as already retired. It is sad but this type of discrimination is really a hard obstacle to conquer however, with a small mind shift, you can overcome this hurdle.
Even though there are many approaches to conquering ageism, there are two specific approaches I want you to follow. The first approach is to speak up. Do not let anyone get away with using your age against you. Speak up every chance you get and always let people know that you are very capable regardless of your age. Speak up by making sure they know what kind of experience you have. Speak up by letting people know how. responsible and reliable you are. Also, speak up and always sell yourself by making sure you tell people about your accomplishments. Never crawl under a rock when ageism makes an appearance instead, speak up and let your presence be known.
The second approach I want you to use to help combat ageism is to engage everything. The more up to date you are with this ever changing world, the more likely you are to be able to have a conversation with anyone about anything thus increasing your chances of landing a new client or a new contract. Take interest in everything even though you may find it boring, not to become a professional at it but to just become proficient enough to help you get that edge you may need. Engagement also helps you with your own personal growth and development so get out there and enjoy everything that comes your way.
Never forget that ageism is a form of prejudice and it is a form of discrimination and it must be treated with swift actions so make sure you work on your self esteem because you have to have the ability to defend yourself against this type of garbage.
To help you with your self esteem I am going to once again recommend a book that I hope you have already read. The book is called The Science of Self Empowerment and it is a book that should be read often almost as if it is being used as exercise for your inner strength. If you did not already get the book, you can either borrow it from your library or from a friend. If neither option is available, here is a link to get your own copy from Amazon >> https://amzn.to/2NLloJF
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