The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now (Revised and Updated)

Description

The Defining Decade challenges the notion that your twenties are a period to take lightly, arguing instead that these years are a “developmental sweet spot” where decisions around work, love, and identity have long-lasting implications.

Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience and client stories, Dr. Jay breaks the book into three core sections:

1. Work – Build “identity capital” by choosing roles that teach, connect, and shape who you’ll become

2. Love – Recognize the impact of relationship patterns, cohabitation choices, and partner selection on your future .

3. The Brain & Body – Leverage peak neuroplasticity, tend to physical and mental health, and make informed decisions about fertility