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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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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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, offering advice on building identity capital in one's twenties.


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

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for those in their 20s.

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

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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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while discussing personality changes throughout life.


Ben Hardy

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as a book written for 20-somethings.


Suzanne Venker

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


Danielle Robay

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


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, highlighting its relevance to navigating one's twenties.

Ana Cordero

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as a valuable read for graduates starting their next chapter.


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