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j0382674 The Women at Forty Five Questions Challenge – 100 women, 5 questions, 3 words or less

We want 100 women to answer 5 questions in 3 words or less. As a woman whose nickname was the village lawyer as a child, I know how hard it is to answer any question in 3 words or less, but that’s why this is a challenge. As for getting 100 women to respond…if Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar…

So, here are the ground rules:

  • Leave your responses in the comment section of this post
  • Copy and past the question block, and type your answers next to the questions
  • Include your name (screen name if you prefer to remain anonymous) and your age
  • Answer each question in three words or less
  • Any woman who’s turning forty soon (you decide what soon is) or been there-done that (no matter how long ago), can participate

And here are your five questions:

  1. Most exciting thing you did/plan to do at forty?
  2. Biggest regret?
  3. The thing(s) you’re most proud of?
  4. The monkey on your back you can’t shake?
  5. Finish this sentence (ok, so technically it’s not a question) – If Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar, I can…

Forward the challenge to your friends and keep up with everyone’s answers by clicking on the comment section of this post. You can also keep up with responses by clicking the five questions tag in the tag cloud located in the video box on the right side of our home page. To start us off, check out my answers here.

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  • http://twitter.com/parissawax Parissa Wax

    1. 40th birthday: went streaking to prove to myself I was comfortable with my body (but did it at midnight in case nobody else was, haha) 
    2. Biggest regret? – happily there are only lots (and lots) of well earned lessons
    3. most proud – 30 years in a very competitive industry and still going strong
    4. monkey on back – fortunately it comes off with waxing :P
    5. if 3 6 mafia can win an oscar…then surely I can find the time to dream :)

  • Claire Hegarty B

    And here are your five questions:Most exciting thing you did/plan to do at forty?  Hot air Balloon
    Biggest regret? Leaving motherhood later
    The thing(s) you’re most proud of? son, overcoming fears
    The monkey on your back you can’t shake?  lack of confidence
    Finish this sentence (ok, so technically it’s not a question) – If Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar, I can… write a blog/bookClaire, aged 45

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WFHLR2MU3L54OLKLSGECVE2AA4 Traci-Ann

    1. Most exciting thing you did/plan to do at forty? I have a 40 year bucket list of 40 challenges, things to do & places to see over a year to stretch myself, to have new experiences and just remember the simple pleasures. 2. Biggest regret? Not having kids/family (yep its not too late)3. The thing(s) you’re most proud of?  My courage to do new &  “unconventional” things (like moving to city where I knew no one) & being a good friend. 4. The monkey on your back you can’t shake? Not listening to my intuition thus bad choices… 5. Finish this sentence (ok, so technically it’s not a question) – If Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar, I can… Realise I am worthy and can do ANYTHING

  • Jpowell

    Javalda Most exciting thing you did/plan to do at forty? Live a life without fear and do what God says for me to do. Biggest regret? Not taking better care of my finances; spending $ on things that truly did not matter.The thing(s) you’re most proud of? being a mother of a fantastic son and being a person who gives back.The monkey on your back you can’t shake? cake; I love me some cake! Why can’t I love vegetables that way?!Finish this sentence (ok, so technically it’s not a question) – If Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar, I can… truly convince kids that they are worthy of love and respect and motivate them to live their best lives. Oh yeah… I can also start up a community center.

  • Mjwhite42

    Oh what a difference a year makes!!!  I am now 40.5 and my list is TOTALLY different!!!

    1.Most exciting thing you did/plan to do at forty? 3 weeks in the Philippines – traveled alone
    2.Biggest regret? not telling “him” I wanted to get married because all of the books told me not to say that for fear of running “him” off.
    3.The thing(s) you’re most proud of? white water rafting
    4.The monkey on your back you can’t shake? Ben & Jerry’s (well, some things never change)5.Finish this sentence (ok, so technically it’s not a question) – If Three 6 Mafia can win an Oscar, I can . . . do a triathlon!

  • editor

    Thanks for taking the challenge – amazing what half a year can do, huh!

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    JP – LOL at loving vegetables like you love cake! I know you can start that community center – I have no doubt!

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    Traci-Ann – I really like that 40 year bucket list idea. I’m running out of 40, but I can certainly do it at 41.

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    Claire – I know that you have already started your blog and it’s amazing!

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    I like the idea of rephrasing your biggest regrets as well earned lessons!

  • editor

    Enjoying the moment is something a lot of us struggle with – I see it even in my mother. Wonder what it takes to just do it?

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    Congrats on the new space in NYC – is it true that if you make it there you can make it anywhere?

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    Christine, our Travel & Leisure editor did a Zip line story last year and had a blast – glad you enjoyed it too.

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