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Jun 30
57m 29s

Feeling Lost in Your 20s? You Need to He...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

These 6 pieces of advice are exactly what you need to hear. 

And buckle up, because today, Mel is not holding back. 

If you’re feeling lost in your 20s, this episode is your roadmap to making this decade better than you ever imagined. 

Whether you’re in your 20s, love someone who is, or just feel behind in life, this episode is for you. 

Mel is pulling back the curtain on what nobody tells you about your 20s. It’s normal to feel lost. You are not alone. 

And in this episode, she’s giving you the truths, mindset shifts, and tools you need to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. 

You’ll learn: 

-The 3 massive identity shifts that hit in your 20s (and why you feel so lost) 

-Why you're stuck in the paradox of choice, and how to break through it 

-What “the great scattering” is and why it explains everything about your 20s 

-The truth about decision-making (hint: there are no wrong choices) 

-A one-month challenge to help you get unstuck and build momentum, fast 

No matter your age, this episode will reframe how you think about your timeline, your purpose, and your next move. 

The truth is that no matter what decade of your life you are in, you can make it the best one – and this advice will help you do it. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: 13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s

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