Theory and Practice 44 | Dr. Meg Jay on How to Make the Most of Your Twenties
Hi everyone!!
Welcome back to Theory & Practice. After taking a short hiatus, T&P is back with a new direction.
Starting today, all of our content will focus on two areas of the twenty-something experience: career & relationships. Every week, expect an episode to help you build purpose in work and love.
To kick-off this new direction, today’s episode is with the OG of twentysomething psychology: Dr. Meg Jay. A best-selling author & clinical psychologist, Dr. Jay joins T&P to talk to us about how to make the most of our twenties.
Enjoy!!
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Episode Notes:
The WHY behind Meg Jay’s career: Why focus on twentysomethings?
85% of life’s most defining moments happen before 35
Your twenties are a steep learning curve
The concept of Identity Capital and how to apply it to your career
Your learning curve in your 20s predicts your earning curve down the road
Your greatest asset in your 20s is time
Why your happiness is more tied to your relationships than to your job
Differences vs. Deficiencies (in a partner or potential partner)
Why you should self-reflect first before going on the dating scene
Therapy isn’t the only solution; life is the best therapy
Your 30s are probably going to be better than your 20s
How to combat the intense comparison that comes up in your 20s
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Episode Links:
Dr. Meg Jay’s Website: HERE
Her books:
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now
P.S. - Listen to T&P's episode about the book HERE!
Supernormal: The Secret World of the Family Hero
The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age
Dr. Jay’s recommendation: Dead Eyes (podcast) by Connor Ratliff, Spotify Link // Apple Link
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