The Definititve Generation part I : A Review

Incredible author that hit on incredible themes that need to be explored in depth by each and all of us. I strongly recommend this for anyone 26 or under; although it is advertised really for anyone 18 to 35. I just feel it more valued by those in their mid-20's.

I make the point for those younger than 26 because a lot I had learned along the way. I wish I had read this book then, most likely would have saved me a few months of worry. The section regarding jobs was too late for me. I received some insight, but it would have been perfect leaning toward three years ago at 25.

Yes, I did have a crisis regarding job (mostly likely a post to come in the the next few days). However, a few years later it just seems a bit silly.

The idea of love was a bit much and maybe I would have learned much more reading at 24 whecn I had a plan for love. I had a strict plan which I realized was ludicrus at 27 regarding love and relationships. The biggest point I got was moving in before an engagement is disastrous. While moving in after, but before a wedding, is pretty darn good statistically.

Then there is the idea of living. We all live slightly differently. Take comfort in that. It truly is the only way we are going to survive.

The context of Facebook  was well constructed throughout the text. Facebook is a stigma and curse of my generation, truly those born 1985 to 1995.

I would truly argue that our twenties matter more than we know, especially at that time. It is incredibly important to live them now, if not sooner. Enjoy every second. But enjoy it with purpose.

Want some more? Check out Dr. Meg Jay's TED Talk here.

"My formula for living is quite simple.  I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night.  In between, I occupy myself as best I can."  ~Cary Grant

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