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122. The pressure to be exceptional in our 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

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The Pressure to Excel in Your 20s

This chapter explores the societal pressures facing young adults to achieve exceptionalism, particularly influenced by social media and accolades like Forbes' 30 Under 30. It emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment over societal expectations and discusses the mental health implications of relentlessly pursuing an idealized version of success.

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