Rethinking the Pressure of "Falling Behind" in Your 20s (The Tim Glemkowski Show)

Ever feel like you’re falling behind in life? On The Tim Glemkowski Show, Tim offers a perspective that challenges the pressure so many young adults carry. A person's 20s is a period marked by building: careers, relationships, and identity. But it’s also a time when many are susceptible to proximate comparison. Looking around, it’s easy to wonder, “Am I doing this right?” That question can fuel anxiety as others might seem to move faster: getting married, advancing professionally, or reaching milestones you haven’t yet touched. Looking back, Tim sees it differently. The worry that once felt so urgent didn’t produce anything meaningful. “I’ve never looked back on a season… and thought… I’m glad I worried about that so much,” he reflects. Instead of clarity, anxiety only clouded what God was doing over time. What would have helped? A shift in perspective. Rather than treating life as a series of urgent moments, Tim suggests viewing your 20s as a season, a full decade meant for growth. Not everything has to happen immediately. God’s work often unfolds more slowly than we’d prefer, but His timing is never wasted. That doesn’t mean drifting aimlessly. Intentionality still matters. But it does mean letting go of the constant pressure to measure your life against someone else’s timeline. Comparison distorts reality and steals peace, while trust allows you to move forward with purpose. This same principle applies to parish life, where many young adults feel disconnected or overlooked. The temptation is to wait for the “right” community to appear. But meaningful relationships rarely form that way. As Tim puts it, “You have to show up to be heard.” Real community is built through personal invitations, shared meals, and one-on-one connections. In the end, your 20s are not about having everything figured out. They’re about growing into the person God created you to be. And that process takes time, patience, and trust. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.