I think many women in midlife know exactly what it feels like to walk into a room, a meeting, a sport, or a new chapter of life and immediately sense the quiet underestimation.
Not because we are incapable.
But because people often stop expecting strength, ambition, or resilience from women once we pass a certain age.
What struck me most is how much influence one person can have. Someone who builds confidence can change the entire trajectory of what we believe ourselves capable of.
And sadly, the opposite is true as well.
Thankfully, many of us reach a point in midlife where underestimation becomes less discouraging and more motivating.
Thanks Pia! I totally agree - but I like that it can be motivating too - beware to the person who underestimates you! We are more resilient, more ambitious, more on it than ever because we feel like time is so much more precious. It's so strange in our culture that experience has become something that isn't necessarily respected, but also that we don't see being a beginner at something as being appropriate later in life. The two perspectives are counter to each other in reality. Have a fab weekend x
This resonated with me far beyond surfing.
I think many women in midlife know exactly what it feels like to walk into a room, a meeting, a sport, or a new chapter of life and immediately sense the quiet underestimation.
Not because we are incapable.
But because people often stop expecting strength, ambition, or resilience from women once we pass a certain age.
What struck me most is how much influence one person can have. Someone who builds confidence can change the entire trajectory of what we believe ourselves capable of.
And sadly, the opposite is true as well.
Thankfully, many of us reach a point in midlife where underestimation becomes less discouraging and more motivating.
Thanks Pia! I totally agree - but I like that it can be motivating too - beware to the person who underestimates you! We are more resilient, more ambitious, more on it than ever because we feel like time is so much more precious. It's so strange in our culture that experience has become something that isn't necessarily respected, but also that we don't see being a beginner at something as being appropriate later in life. The two perspectives are counter to each other in reality. Have a fab weekend x