13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s

These 13 pieces of life advice will change your future.

Buckle up, because today Mel is not holding back. 

It’s true that your 20’s can feel overwhelming, but you’re more powerful than you think. 

And this advice will unlock that power.

If you’re feeling behind in life, these 13 pieces of advice will move you to the front of the line, no matter how old you are. 

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.

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In this episode, you'll learn:‍

• 8:15: Here’s why your 20’s can feel so out of control.
• 11:00: Feel better when you hear these words.
• 14:40: Are you doing this AGAIN? Please stop.
• 18:50: Tempted to hit “buy now” on social media? Do this first.
• 22:00: The two reasons you feel so overwhelmed.
• 26:30: What does it mean to ‘date the person and not the potential’?
• 29:30: Are you a serial dater? Here’s what you’re missing.
• 31:30: Think life isn’t fair? That’s fair. But don’t do this.
• 35:00: Do this and you build your confidence and your friend circle grows.
• 36:44: Were you the bully in school? It’s never too late to do this.
• 37:25: If you can’t do this, you’ll never get what you need.
• 39:25: No matter what you do for work, start your day with these 5 tips.
• 43:00: This is why you need to look at the 5 people you hang out with most.
• 46:30: Listen to this if you morph into the people you’re hanging out with.
• 48:50: The fastest way to figure out what YOU like to do.
• 50:50: Instead of seeing competition everywhere, do this instead. 
• 55:00: Be the one in your friend group who does this FIRST.
• 59:00: If you listened to this podcast, it proves something important.
• 1:01:00: Here’s a recap of all 13 Life Tips.

Resources and go deeper:

• Episode 136: Do This Every Morning to Feel Energized, Focused, and in Control
• Episode 146: 4 Easy Nighttime Habits to Feel Energized & Sleep Better
• Episode 29: Goal-Setting Toolkit (with free workbook)

• The Guardian: The key to our happiness is connection, not competition
• Int. Journal of Beh Dev: Adolescent home-leaving and transition to adulthood
• Am Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: The importance of habits and routines
• Forbes: Travel and exploration spark happiness, study suggests
• NBC News: Why we spend money on things we shouldn’t
• Frontiers in Psychology: Kindness to others improves mental health
• The New York Times: The benefits of talking to strangers
• National Public Radio: Talking to strangers might make you happier
• Dr. Vivek Murthy: The healing power of human connection in a lonely world.
• Harvard Business Review: How to find, define, and use your values‍
• TED Talks: The art of being yourself (video)