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The Defining Decade
Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now
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Meg Jay
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Contemporary culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter. Clinical psychologist Dr Meg Jay argues that this could not be further from the truth. In fact, your 20s are the most defining decade of adulthood.
The Defining Decade weaves the latest science of the twentysomething years with real-life stories to show us how work, relationships, personality, social networks, identity and even the brain can change more during this decade than at any other time in adulthood.
Smart, compassionate and constructive, The Defining Decade is a practical guide to making the most of the years we cannot afford to miss.
©2016 Meg Jay (P)2012 Hachette AudioWhat listeners say about The Defining Decade
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- Pratyush Lohumi
- 24-06-22
Should read
Gives good insights and a newer outlook for our 20s. And we get an understanding 9f how it is important and how things should change and we should plan them accordingly.
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- Shanjeev K M
- 02-01-22
Very good
Beautifully written! A must read book for every twenty something out there I would say!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-07-20
great book
Great insights with all good overall flow with some wise advice for people in their twenties.
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- Harsh Ankur
- 18-05-23
A book that I intend to give my future children
This is about 20s of a person’s life and I wish I had read it when I was in my early 20s. It went on a lot about having children early in life towards the end of the book but it had a sense of overall balance of career and life in general. I liked it and would recommend others too.
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- Raghuram Singh
- 18-09-22
Must read even if you believe in the title or not.
I wasn't sure what I believe when I began reading it. I had only heard that the book is good but it gives you the feeling like it's the 20s or nothing. But when I heard it I loved how the author shares such valid points and experiences to support the idea that 20s are important. It's not impossible to do things after 20s but if you have other goals too in your life, especially the time sensitive ones, then it just gets harder. You have to have the willpower & strength to push harder than you ever did before.
That being said, yes it's likely that you will feel it's the 20s or nothing after finishing the book but we all know that's not true.
People at any age can achieve things in their physical and intellectual capacity if they put in the work.
••• But those dealing with issues beyond their control- Physical, mental health issues, trauma, financial or family issues, etc. can't just take control immediately. I'm 25- I've struggled the first 4 years of my 20s & I'm still recovering. It is what it is. We pick up where we can. •••
DO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS BOOK IS PRIMARILY FOR THOSE IN THEIR 20s & LATE TEENS MAYBE, WHO HAVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL CAPACITY/STRENGTH TO TAKE CONTROL & CHANGE THINGS.
So if you're someone who just needs the motivation and facts to take your 20s seriously then go ahead- this book is for you to start strong and build life when there are relatively fewer responsibilities. It's kind of like a wake up call to make mindful choices, live in the present and not beyond time.
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- Priya Prakash
- 12-06-21
A must read before you enter your mid twenties
The author tells you exactly what you don't hear your mentors or parents preparing you for. The book can be a bitter sweet truth bomb.
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- 05-06-22
Important book for early twenties
Some parts were pretty bland but most were very informative, overall a very important for people in early 20s
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-24
Transformational and powerful
This book is a clear guide on why the 20s matter and provides examples on how we can make the most of it. It helped me uncover why I felt lost and confused. Through the first chapter, on Work, I learned about success-mindsets and proven ways of connecting with similar people.
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- Mythili Cholayil
- 28-10-21
Must read !!!
must read for every 20 persons its a must read everyone should read and consider the life decisions accordingly.
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- Ramkrishna
- 09-08-21
Excellent book for those in their 20s
This book is a kind of dialogue between the psychologist (author) and her various client. Listening to the book and reading it via pdf makes it a smooth experience. Great book to listen to! Must read if you are in your 20s.
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