Episode 26: The Struggle is Real - Building Connections in Your 20s with Justin Peters
Overview
Justin Peters is a fellow podcaster and runs a podcast called The Struggle is Real - I love the name by the way - on his podcast, he chats with a variety of experts on topics that are relevant to people in their 20s. In other words, the things we should've really learned more about in school, but didn't. Things like personal finances, networking, relationships, and your career. Now that he's 28, we explore the important lessons that he's learned throughout this decade and what's next for him. How do you make connections when you're out of school? How do you talk to people who are twice your age? If you're currently in your 20s or know someone who is in their 20s, this podcast will be very relatable.
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Highlights & Takeaways
Justin wants to help 20-somethings thrive through such a defining decade and that every 20-something should leave this decade more excited about what's ahead of them versus the years that are behind them.
Rethinking the 30s deadline that so many 20-somethings are up against. You don’t need to be a self-made millionaire by 30, or married with two kids by 30, or a vice-president at my dream company. Think about what success means to you and realize there’s life after you’re 30
How your sense of identity can change rapidly after you leave college/university and start working full-time in a new environment, or with your friends moving away to different places
Utilize the “What and Why” strategy to have deeper conversations. For example: “What’s (your podcast about)?” and follow-up by asking “Why (did you cover that topic)?”
It’s normal that peoples’ social skills are lacking right now, but you don’t have to let it hold you back. Instead voice it out there when talking with people: “Hey, I’m Justin - nice to meet you. I’m kind of nervous about this because it’s been so long since I’ve met somebody new. Tell me a bit about yourself.”
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