Navigating Your 20s: Building Capital & Finding Fulfillment

Invest in self-learning and skill development through books, podcasts, courses, and mentors. Track your learning progress using a journal or app.

“Even just learning how to communicate effectively can open doors to amazing opportunities.”

Network and build relationships by helping others, mentoring, and offering your skills. Reflect on your networking efforts and identify areas for improvement.

“The more you help others the more people will want to help you.”

Recruit and build a team to scale your efforts, especially if building a business. Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.

Invest and grow your wealth once you have a strong foundation in other capitals. Learn about behavioral economics principles like loss aversion and present bias.

“Invest in yourself first, then invest your money wisely.”

Acquire your desires to discover what truly matters to you beyond material possessions. This activity encourages goal setting and reflection on values.

“We have two lives; the second life begins when we realize that we only have one.”

Learn to discern between your own values and the projections of others, fostering mental peace. Practice mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.

Avoid idolizing people, opportunities, or possessions; maintain self-respect and avoid self-devaluation. Practice self-compassion and positive self-talk.

Don't tie your self-worth to your work performance; maintain a healthy separation. Engage in activities unrelated to work to build a strong sense of self.

Act on ideas and decisions when enthusiasm is high; avoid overthinking and letting opportunities pass. Develop strategies for overcoming procrastination.

Take calculated risks in your 20s; the time to recover from mistakes is more plentiful. Develop a risk assessment framework.

Focus on mastering a few skills rather than dabbling in many; become an expert. Identify your strengths and focus on developing them.

Reframe the experience of feeling lost as a journey of self-discovery and growth. Practice self-reflection and mindfulness.

Learn about your rights and how political systems affect your life. Research relevant political issues and engage in informed discussions.

Align your external environment with your changing values to avoid burnout and confusion. Regularly reflect on your values and adjust your life accordingly.

Lift up your friends and help them grow, rather than developing an ego and distancing yourself. Schedule regular time with friends.

Ask questions, collect stories, and learn from your family's experiences. Schedule regular calls or visits with family.