I'm 38. If You're In Your 20s or 30s, Watch This (Seriously)

FREE Journal Guide To Completely Transform Your Life HERE - https://bit.ly/3XHT2Ty What’s one thing you wish you had learned earlier in life? Today, Jay reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d learned in his twenties and thirties, wisdom shaped by mistakes, growth, and years of inner work. He opens up about how easy it is to get swept up in chasing outcomes or living for other people’s expectations, and how those patterns can quietly pull us away from our true path. Jay also talks honestly about what healing really feels like, the side no one prepares you for. He explains that growth doesn’t always look inspiring; sometimes it shows up as exhaustion, confusion, or feeling like everything is falling apart. But that discomfort is often just old patterns breaking down so new ones can take shape. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Hear Your Inner Voice Again How to Define Success on Your Own Terms How to Build Confidence Through Self-Trust How to Turn Rejection Into Insight How to Break Free From Others’ Expectations How to Heal Even When It Feels Messy What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:42 #1: Results Are Overrated 04:54 #2: Tune Out The Noise 07:44 #3: Success Doesn’t Equal Happiness 10:30 #4: Confidence Comes From Self-Trust 12:47 Four Habits That Will Transform Your Life 14:10 #5: Rejection Isn’t Personal 17:20 How to Handle Rejection Better 22:32 Four Signs You’re Healing 24:51 Confusion in Your 20s Isn’t Failure 25:29 How to Protect Your Peace 26:07 #6: Anchor to Values, Not Validation Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me

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EPISODE INFO

Released: November 21, 2025
Duration: 28m
Channel: Jay Shetty Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

FREE Journal Guide To Completely Transform Your Life HERE - https://bit.ly/3XHT2Ty What’s one thing you wish you had learned earlier in life? Today, Jay reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d learned in his twenties and thirties, wisdom shaped by mistakes, growth, and years of inner work. He opens up about how easy it is to get swept up in chasing outcomes or living for other people’s expectations, and how those patterns can quietly pull us away from our true path. Jay also talks honestly about what healing really feels like, the side no one prepares you for. He explains that growth doesn’t always look inspiring; sometimes it shows up as exhaustion, confusion, or feeling like everything is falling apart. But that discomfort is often just old patterns breaking down so new ones can take shape. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Hear Your Inner Voice Again How to Define Success on Your Own Terms How to Build Confidence Through Self-Trust How to Turn Rejection Into Insight How to Break Free From Others’ Expectations How to Heal Even When It Feels Messy What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:42 #1: Results Are Overrated 04:54 #2: Tune Out The Noise 07:44 #3: Success Doesn’t Equal Happiness 10:30 #4: Confidence Comes From Self-Trust 12:47 Four Habits That Will Transform Your Life 14:10 #5: Rejection Isn’t Personal 17:20 How to Handle Rejection Better 22:32 Four Signs You’re Healing 24:51 Confusion in Your 20s Isn’t Failure 25:29 How to Protect Your Peace 26:07 #6: Anchor to Values, Not Validation Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me

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Jay Shetty
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Host of the Jay Shetty Podcast, former monk, and author focused on mindfulness and personal growth.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Jay Shetty Podcast, featuring Jay Shetty and Jay Shetty, I'm 38. If You're In Your 20s or 30s, Watch This (Seriously) explores jay Shetty’s hard-earned 20s/30s lessons on alignment and resilience He argues that obsessing over results is a trap because you only see the “1% highlight reel,” while real success demands committing to the daily process and sacrifices behind it.

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