Youth May be on Your Side or it May Not Be

Have you ever described someone as “youthful”? What did you mean? Often, this word is synonymous with naïve, spontaneous, fun, inexperienced, playful, etc…. So, depending upon the situation it could be a good description or a bad one.

Youthfulness when it comes to technology is generally a good thing. Most younger people are far better at all things technology than 75% of those above 30 years of age. But, in high-stakes negotiations for billions of dollars you may not want someone “youthful” at the head of the table.

Be aware of where you are on the “youthful” scale. Know when it’s a good thing and when it could cheat you out of opportunities.

Identify ways to be youthful as well as ways to be the opposite- when the time calls. Show your depth of character and range in a variety of situations.