Clinical psychologist Meg Jay has a bold message for twentysomethings: Contrary to popular belief, your 20s are not a throwaway decade. In this provocative talk, Jay says that just because marriage, work and kids are happening later in life, doesn’t mean you can’t start planning now. She gives 3 pieces of advice for how twentysomethings can re-claim adulthood in the defining decade of their lives.

Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20

Why 30 is not the new 20

Meg Jay highlights 80% of life's defining moments occur by 35, urging 20s to be a period of meaningful exploration and decision-making.

Identity capital, leveraging weak ties, and mindful choice in relationships are key strategies for twentysomethings to shape their future.

A slight course correction in your 20s, like a meaningful break or conversation, can vastly influence your life's trajectory and legacy.