The Psychology of your 20s 335. It's okay to change your mind
Sep 23, 2025
Changing your mind is a sign of strength and growth. The discussion delves into why it’s normal to shift beliefs in your 20s and how this can improve decision-making. It tackles the sunk cost fallacy and highlights the benefits of admitting when you're wrong, leading to a more fulfilled life. Listeners are reassured that it's never too late to start anew and encouraged to prioritize their future selves. Embracing change opens doors to personal freedom and reduces the fear of judgment.
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Your 20s Are For Experimentation
- Your 20s are a period of rapid identity change and experimentation.
- Frequent shifts in wants and plans are normal and part of trial-and-error learning.
Sticking It Out Isn’t Always Virtuous
- Cultural messages praise follow-through, which makes changing your mind feel like failure.
- Jemma argues that quitting can be brave and developmentally healthy, not evidence of weak willpower.
Parental Expectations Intensify The Struggle
- Fear of disappointing close others, especially parents, blocks many changes.
- Jemma notes immigrant and firstborn pressures make individuation harder but still possible.