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A review by oliviahamilton
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay
challenging
informative
fast-paced
3.5
I think it’s worthwhile to read this book, even just to figure out what aspects of their worldview you agree and disagree with.
There’s a lot of classism — while I’ll agree that some people use service industry jobs to bide time and put off hard changes, a lot of the author’s clients seem like they’d benefit from the high-pressure problem solving that waitstaff have to do on the job.
That said, I feel like it’s a worthwhile quick read if you’re struggling to see how what you do now impacts your future. I like the idea of identity capital — this has proved true for me, that my more interesting experiences get me in the room with people who can move my career forward. A lot of the advice felt dated or like it was meant for people following a specific life path (college career marriage kids retirement), but take what you will and leave the rest.
Probably best for early to mid-twenties.
There’s a lot of classism — while I’ll agree that some people use service industry jobs to bide time and put off hard changes, a lot of the author’s clients seem like they’d benefit from the high-pressure problem solving that waitstaff have to do on the job.
That said, I feel like it’s a worthwhile quick read if you’re struggling to see how what you do now impacts your future. I like the idea of identity capital — this has proved true for me, that my more interesting experiences get me in the room with people who can move my career forward. A lot of the advice felt dated or like it was meant for people following a specific life path (college career marriage kids retirement), but take what you will and leave the rest.
Probably best for early to mid-twenties.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Suicide attempt