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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 38 MIN

Don’t Waste Your 20s The Way We Did | Here's 22 Lessons We Learned The Hard Way (Part 1)

from Second Story · host Josh Cybulski & Corey Leckie

What if you could go back and do your 20s over again?In this episode of Second Story, Corey and Josh break down 22 things they would do differently if they had another shot at their 20s.From chasing the wrong things… to avoiding risks… to not understanding discipline, relationships, and purpose—this is the kind of advice most people only learn after it’s too late.The truth?A lot of people don’t realize they’re wasting their 20s until they’re already in their 30s or 40s—stuck, burned out, or full of regret.This episode is about changing that.Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you:Make smarter decisions earlierAvoid years of wasted timeBuild real discipline and directionStop drifting and start designing your life👇 Be honest:What’s one thing you wish you started earlier?Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_media#Your20s #LifeLessons #DontWasteYourLife #MensGrowth #Discipline

What if you could go back and do your 20s over again?In this episode of Second Story, Corey and Josh break down 22 things they would do differently if they had another shot at their 20s.From chasing the wrong things… to avoiding risks… to not understanding discipline, relationships, and purpose—this is the kind of advice most people only learn after it’s too late.The truth?A lot of people don’t realize they’re wasting their 20s until they’re already in their 30s or 40s—stuck, burned out, or full of regret.This episode is about changing that.Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you:Make smarter decisions earlierAvoid years of wasted timeBuild real discipline and directionStop drifting and start designing your life👇 Be honest:What’s one thing you wish you started earlier?Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_media#Your20s #LifeLessons #DontWasteYourLife #MensGrowth #Discipline

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