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Mentioned in 13 episodes

The defining decade

Book • 2012

In 'The Defining Decade,' Meg Jay challenges the cultural narrative that the twenties are an extended adolescence or emerging adulthood.

Drawing from over two decades of work with clients and students, Jay combines the latest science on the twenties with personal stories to highlight the transformative nature of this decade.

The book provides tools and advice on how to make the most of one's twenties, focusing on work, relationships, personality, identity, and brain development.

It emphasizes the importance of using this time effectively to set the foundation for future success in both career and personal life.

Mentioned by

Esther Wojcicki

Tara Viswanathan

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

in relation to the idea that your twenties are for hustling to build a financial foundation for more free time later.

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Mentioned by

David Brooks

, offering advice on building identity capital in one's twenties.

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Mentioned by

Mel Robbins

as the book that defined a generation for people in their 20s.

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Mentioned by

Esther Wojcicki

as a book discussing the reasons behind children's failure to launch and how to help them.

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Mentioned by Benjamin Hardy when discussing personality changes during the 20s.

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Mentioned by

Jemma Sbeg

as one of her all-time favorite pieces of non-fiction and the basis for the podcast.

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Recommended by

Kate Campbell

for those in their 20s.

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Mentioned in the context of the speaker's differing views on the defining moments of one's life occurring by age 35.

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Recommended by

Adam Taggart

as a fantastic book for Gen Z and young millennials to make the most of their twenties.

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Recommended by

Kaila

as a book that talks about the power of weak ties.

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Mentioned by

Tara Viswanathan

as a book that highlights the significance of one's twenties and the importance of learning and experimenting during this period.

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Mentioned by

Ben Hardy

while discussing personality changes throughout life.

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Mentioned by

Suzanne Venker

as a book written for 20-somethings.

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Mentioned by

Ana Cordero

, highlighting its relevance to navigating one's twenties.

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Recommended by

Gretchen Rubin

as a valuable read for graduates starting their next chapter.

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Mentioned by

Suzanne Venker

to support her points about the importance of intentional choices in one's twenties.

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Recommended by

Danielle Robay

, mentioning Identity Capital, Treatment, Life during the conversation.

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