This week’s episode is a little different- because it’s my 25th birthday!!!

Instead of releasing Part 2 of our The Best of 2025 series (don’t worry, it’s coming next week), I wanted to pause and reflect on something that’s been sitting with me lately: time - how fast it moves in early adulthood, and what that speed might actually be telling us about how we fel about our lives.

Since graduating, it feels like I’ve lived nine different lives. Some years crawled by. Others disappeared in a blink. And turning 25 has made me think deeply about why.

In this solo episode, I talk about:

• Why time felt painfully slow in my corporate law job- and why it suddenly feels like it’s flying

• What psychology tells us about time, novelty, routine, and engagement

• How choosing work you care about can completely change your experience of time

I also reflect on a big shift I’ve felt this past year: moving from being money rich and time poor to time rich and money poor- and why I’ve realised that, at least right now, time matters more to me.

I talk about:

• High-paying careers vs. time autonomy

• Why there’s no “right” trade-off, only the one that fits you

• Saying no to good opportunities to make space for better-aligned ones

• Why I chose to defer law school again to pursue creative work I’m excited about

And because it’s my birthday, I end the episode on something a little more personal — three ways I know I’ve grown into adulthood, even when I sometimes feel “behind”:

• Emotional maturity and stability

• Healthier, quieter, more intentional relationships

• Feeling more aligned with myself than I have in years

Turning 25 has reminded me that time isn’t just something we measure — it’s something we feel. And maybe the reason life feels like it’s moving so fast right now is because, for the first time in a long time, I’m actually living it.

If you’ve ever felt behind in your adult life, rushed, stuck, or unsure whether you’re using your time “correctly,” this episode is for you.

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Next week: Part 2 of our Best of 2025 series drops , covering health and wellness in early adulthood, hobbies, quitting your job, money advice, and making your mark in your twenties.

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Resources discussed:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/29/does-life-feel-like-its-speeding-up-how-to-slow-down-time-in-2025