The Psychology of your 20s

99. The myth of the 5-year plan

Jun 16, 2023

In your 20s, the pressure to have a life plan can be overwhelming. The podcast dismantles the myth of the five-year plan, highlighting how it can stifle spontaneity and personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility and embracing life’s surprises. Listeners are encouraged to challenge societal expectations and prioritize exploration over rigid goals. The discussion also touches on the stress these expectations create and the value of community in facing uncertainties together.

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Structuring Your Goals for a Healthy and Abundant Future

01:26

The rise of deliberate life planning

01:20

Intro

2min

Rethinking the Five-Year Plan: Freedom in Your 20s

8min

Challenging the Illusion of Life Planning in Your 20s

3min

Embracing Uncertainty: The Myth of the Five-Year Plan

17min

Embracing Uncertainty and Community

2min

In our 20s we can often feel like we have to have a plan for our lives or a 5 year vision for where we want to be. This can cause us to be boxed in and blind to the surprises opportunities that life throws our way. The idea of a 5 year plan is a myth and in today's episode, we are going to break down why. From societal conventions of a 'good' life, the butterfly effect, the psychology behind impulsive decisions and goal setting and the need for a sense of control over the chaos of our 20s, we explore all that and more to uncover why your school counsellor was wrong and you DON'T need a five year plan for your life. Listen now.

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