Ronnie Sellers - 40 Things to Do When You Turn 40: 40 Experts on the Subject of Turning 40

Italian poet Cesare Pavese wrote, From the moment you turn 40, you are responsible for your own face. Novelist Tawni ODell expands on this truth through personal reflection and the discovery that only you can decide who you will be.

Renowned CEO and best-selling author of Fat, Forty & Fired, Nigel Marsh believes turning 40 provides a natural milestone that people can use as a prompt to take a step back from their hurried everyday schedules and assess their lives.

After she spent three years crisscrossing the country to learn about fanatics, this columnist and writer urges you to find your passion, no matter how big or small, and pursue it relentlessly.

Novelist and short story writer Tim Hall argues the finer points of turning a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity.

This writer, performer, and ex-corporate executive details six maxims to live by now that youve turned the big 4-0.

Internationally recognized life coach and inspirational speaker Scott Chesney theorizes that the mind thinks, but that its the heart that knows the truth.

This Broadway diva decided to make choices that reflected her real-life character, and it paid off in the world and on the stage.

Non-fiction author Michael Ruhlman believes you should acknowledge your core self at midlife. He explains how to rekindle your inner spirit by making a permanent change to your dwelling inside or out

Take the advice of this Generation X journalist and novelist and reinforce your friendships now. Make sure your friends know how important they are to you at 40 and later.

This mountaineer and global traveler writes about how you can be an architect of change in the world.

Advertising executive by day, musician by night, Steve Doppelt reminds you not to let your day job tie you down.

Owner of her own consulting firm, this entrepreneur and single mother of two writes about her experience of trading in the golden handcuffs for a life of flexibility.

This teacher tells her story of going backward to move forward and how she nailed her dream job.

Rewrite your job description to apply your strengths at work using the steps outlined by this best-selling business writer and one of the worlds leading authorities on employee productivity.

This mother of three guides you through life-changing possibilities of an unpregnancy the nine months you need to give birth to a new you.

After reflecting on his midlife to-do list, this fitness expert writes of finding a renewed sense of purpose in an old career.

An exercise physiologist explains how to let fitness fuel a heightened sense of power.

Instead of being more cautious with your emotional and physical self, this yoga master encourages you to push your heart and body to take on greater challenges.

Stop waiting. This physical therapist implores you to discover ways to shift your perceptions, interactions, and behaviors now to take advantage of these high-energy years.

Taking care of your skin is a lifelong concern. Dr. Beer reminds you that it should top the list of medical precautions on your midlife list.

A psychologist and writer, Lauren Slater advises inspecting for road wear at 75,000 miles or 40-something years, whichever comes first.

Are you prepared for a family medical emergency? Dr. Rabkin encourages you to understand and document your parents choices now.

Whether youre starting now or youre already golfing, this LPGA golfer reminds you that youll be able to play the game for another 40 years.

Writer Jonathan Ames faces his obsession with physical disintegration and catalogs his ruination.

Retirement expert Mike Falcon counsels you to begin saving and behaving so you can make the big break.

You probably own life insurance, but do you use it to the fullest? This top-producing agent guides you through what you need to know.

You probably own life insurance, but do you use it to the fullest? This top-producing agent guides you through what you need to know.

This journalist and correspondent for the art world recommends that you to forget stocks and bonds. These days, art and antiques have claimed their rightful rank as the premier new asset class, with soaring values attracting a slew of first-time investors.

Party planner to the stars, David Tutera shows you how to plan a magnificent event in a special place to mark your 40th year.

An innovative designer suggests pairing down and editing your life to the most beautiful and worthy essentials.

After the shock of being maamed wears off, this essayist decides to stick with the gray hair she has earned.

A color expert and strategist encourages you to take stock in your color of choice and gain some color confidence.

Author of The Cranky Gardner column, Deborah Needleman proposes that you measure your life with nature as a yardstick.

After learning the brutal truth from her young children, this mother of two discovers the magic and rewards of lifting and shaping.

This Buddhist practitioner invites you to make peace your default setting with mindful meditation.

Ten prioritized points from the former president of the Sierra Club to help you to engage in the natural world.

This entrepreneurial baker offers her recipe for having a child, a business, and the best time of her life.

This decade of your life, when youve achieved some personal and professional success, is a great time to give some attention to the world. A professor of geology, he urges you to become aware of your environmental impact on the earth.

Deciding to become a mother at 40 changed everything for this Unitarian Universalist chaplain.

There is no reason you cant ask for an extension on your decade deadline, argues journalist Mark Anderson. Stave it off until you feel comfortable with the big 4-0.

You are turning 40 and Ill be up front with you. You wont get much sympathy from me, nor should you expect much sympathy from my fellow (100 million) baby boomers, all of who turned 40 long before you did.

Why should we feel sorry for you? Gravity hasnt started messing with you very much. Your skin hasnt wrinkled to any noticeable extent. You can still make it through the night without having to get up to relieve yourself. You dont spend countless hours wandering around in search of reading glasses, nor do you have any problem figuring out how to send text messages on your cell phone. Hell, the AARP hasnt even begun to try to hunt you down (although, whether you realize it or not, theyve probably picked up on your scent). From our perspective, youve still got it pretty good.