Young women in their 20s receive a lot of mixed messages about how to get where they want to go professionally and personally. They are just starting their careers, full of energy and possibilities. Discover 31 tips on how to get on the path to a fulfilling and rewarding life.

1. Realize that your 20s are going to fly by 
2. Think about your career over a 5-year period
3. Put pen to paper and write down your career goals
4. Make career choices for you, not anyone else
5. Find mentors
6. Always take mentorship over money
7. Present yourself in the best way possible
8. Keep learning
9. Invest in personal development and new skills
10. Take advantage of company-paid training
11. Learn to focus
12. Have hobbies
13. Embrace failure – learn from your mistakes
14. Work harder and smarter
15. Be nice to everyone
16. Know when you need to quit
17. Look for other jobs while you’re employed
18. It’s ok if your first job sucks 
19. Volunteer
20. Don’t waste your time in a job you hate
21. Find the courage to meet new people
22. Network
23. Don’t eat lunch alone
24. Choose your friends wisely
25. Prioritize your mental health
26. Make sacrifices and take risks while you have freedom
27. Travel the world
28. Focus on your passions, not the money
29. Be yourself, even when it seems like it might be easier to be someone else
30. Don’t be afraid to give up the career path you thought you wanted for something new. It just might be the best decision you ever make.
31. Read the book “Earn It!: Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond” by Mika Brzezinski