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Mentioned in 11 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.
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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Ali Abdaal in relation to the idea that your twenties are for hustling to build a financial foundation for more free time later.
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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9 Systems To Build A Life Of Abundance - Sahil Bloom
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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Why You Need to Connect with Your Future Self with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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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180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay
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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12. Kate Berski - Why your 20s are NOT the best year's of your life
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Tara Viswanathan as a book that highlights the significance of one's twenties and the importance of learning and experimenting during this period.
Tara Viswanathan as a book that highlights the significance of one's twenties and the importance of learning and experimenting during this period.
Date 60 Was The One | Tara Viswanathan & Alex Modon
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Suzanne Venker to support her points about the importance of intentional choices in one's twenties.
Suzanne Venker to support her points about the importance of intentional choices in one's twenties.
112. Ladies, Don't Waste a Perfectly Good Decade!
