The Defining Decade

Name: The Defining Decade
Author: Meg Jay
ISBN: 9780446561761

Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

Written byMeg Jay

Clinical psychologist Meg Jay argues that your twenties are not a throwaway decade. Using stories from her clients and research on adult development, she shows how choices about work, love and identity made in these years shape the rest of life.

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Published2012
GenrePsychology
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01Thirty is not the new twenty
Waiting for life to start later wastes years when change is easiest and choices matter most.
02Build identity capital
Collect skills, experiences and credentials that show who you are and help you get where you want to go.
03Weak ties open doors
New opportunities often come from acquaintances, not close friends, so reach beyond your inner circle.
04Choose your partner on purpose
Who you settle down with is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Don't just slide into it.
05Your brain is still changing
The twenties are a time when you can still shape who you'll become, so use it.
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