40 Things I Learnt By 40
The gnawing question, "Where will I be when I get to this age?" is sometimes lurking away in a part of our minds that we have not properly engaged or otherwise have not been brave enough to face. As we try to come to terms with the passage of time matching it against our best achievements, we somehow want to ascertain that the sum total of our journey so far has yielded worthwhile results.
In this book, the author shares 40 significant life lessons he learnt on his way to the landmark age of 40. Glancing back over several decades of his life experience, he is able to pick out clear nuggets of wisdom that helped him navigate towards his preferred destination when he seemed to be way off course.
Using personal stories, humour, poetry and a simple yet engaging narrative, Olaolu is able to drive home very salient points about life and learning from it.
"40 Things I Learnt by 40" is a must read book for anyone approaching a landmark age. A special note to those approaching their 40th year, please pull up a chair and settle in with this book; it's about to get better - as the saying goes, "Life begins at 40".
About the Author: Olaolu is a Consultant, Entrepreneur, Trainer, Writer, Speaker, Mentor, Husband and Father. Having graduated as an Electrical/Electronics Engineer, he has since moved into the field of Information Technology and currently works as a Consultant in the city of London, UK.
Olaolu fondly called FAJ by some of his friends is passionate about sharing truth in simplicity and believes that great change can spring from little insight.
He also serves voluntarily with House On The Rock, a charity organisation whose aim is to bring help and hope to the downtrodden. His work has involved leading outreaches and working with teenagers and students in university campuses sharing his wealth of experience.
He is happily married to Toyin, and they enjoy spending most of their leisure with their children.
