Person in Progress, Jemma Sbeg
Person in Progress, Jemma Sbeg
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Person in Progress
A Road Map to the Psychology of Your 20s

Author: Jemma Sbeg

Narrator: Jemma Sbeg

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2025


Synopsis

A roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you’re not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s

“Like sharing a cup of tea with a very knowledgeable ‘near peer,’ Person in Progress will help you feel better about your twenties.”—Meg Jay, PhD, author of The Defining Decade and The Twentysomething Treatment

Jemma Sbeg launched her wildly popular podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s, in the back seat of her car, driven (no pun intended) by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of twentysomethings through psychological research. She’s done the hard work and lived through these years, and now she shares advice, personal stories, and research-based insights to help you navigate this jungle of a decade, too.

Whether you’re wrestling with a sweaty case of imposter syndrome, doing your best not to self-sabotage, attempting to settle your anxious mind, or trying to keep your head above water in the murkiness of the dating pool, Sbeg will help you deal with the most chaotic personal and professional moments of this decade by understanding the psychology behind them. For example:

• You have a multitude of choices about your career before you. Learn how to reframe the way you think about your future so that you don’t get overwhelmed by the options.
• Whether you’re feeling the stigma of being single, stuck in a probably-going-nowhere situationship, or still hurting after heartbreak, discover how to understand and articulate what you’re looking for in a relationship.
• It’s normal to make mistakes. Unpack how to get comfortable with your mistakes and let them teach you instead of ruminating on them.

To enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it’s okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.

About The Author

Jemma Sbeg is a prominent mental health advocate and top podcast host based in Sydney, Australia. She’s best known for her groundbreaking, globally recognized podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s, which she launched independently to make psychological research more relatable to the universal experiences of our twenties. She has a degree and double specialization in psychology from the Australian National University.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dani on April 13, 2025

As someone who just turned twenty-one, I am incredibly thankful to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read Person in Progress! I feel as though this was the perfect time to read a nonfiction guide to how to survive my twenties. Throughout reading, I really appreciated the diff......more

Goodreads review by Alexis Miranda on April 28, 2025

3.75 ⭐️ As someone who is in their early twenties, this was definitely a helpful and insightful read! Being a twenty year old is filled with confusion, uncertainty, and anxiety. The tips Jemma gave were realistic and could be used on a daily basis. It could be somewhat repetitive or obvious at times......more

Goodreads review by Brentley on April 20, 2025

3.5🌟🌟🌟💫 This book was good, just not really my cup of tea. Certain parts of it I enjoyed and felt as though they were applicable to my life, but other sections i found to be increasingly repetitive and they did not seem to provide practical advice. Overall, I can see the appeal of this book for peopl......more

Goodreads review by Hana on January 15, 2025

This book was alright, but it's not for everyone, and I'll explain why I think so. I like how the book addresses many common concerns and thoughts shared by individuals in their twenties (I'm in my mid twenties myself), and it's nice to know other people feel lost just like I do at times. The book is......more

Goodreads review by Denise J. 🦋 on April 09, 2025

The book starts off well, with straightforward and common-sense advice. It serves as a gentle reminder about personal growth and progress. The beautiful message in the first part is that when you're feeling lost, you should embrace risk and become the "main character" of your own mid-life or quarter......more


Quotes

“Like sharing a cup of tea with a very knowledgeable ‘near peer,’ Person in Progress will help you feel better about your twenties.”—Meg Jay, PhD, author of The Defining Decade and The Twentysomething Treatment