The value of 20 minutes

When is the last time you stopped and thought about if the Baby Boomers in your life feel heard?

One of the things we need to remember about Baby Boomers is that many of them have sacrificed a great deal to get where they are today. The world compelled many of them to work long hard hours so they could not only succeed for themselves but also make the world a better place for their children.

Many Boomers are ready to pass on their wisdom to younger generations but they want to feel respected in the process. I've listened to many say, "I want to mentor the younger generation but they just don't understand everything I had to go through to get to where I am today." This sentiment is especially true for Boomer women.

It is fair to assume that younger generations won't ever really understand what it was like for Boomers during that time, BUT they can take time to ask questions and listen to their stories. If you are a Gen Xer, Millennial or Gen Zer imagine what might happen if you took 20 minutes and sat down with a Baby Boomer face to face (this is how they love to communicate) and asked them what it was like for them back in the day? What did they have to sacrifice? And then you thanked them for all they did to carve a path ahead for you.

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