Unlock Personal and Professional Success: The All-In-One Guide To Navigating Gail Sheehy’s Seven Life Stages From Identity Questioning To Legacy Building

Abhishek Verma
ILLUMINATION
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4 min readOct 30, 2023

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Most people waste their lives because they ignore its structural framework.

In 1976, Gail Sheehy penned “Passages,” a groundbreaking work that the Library of Congress hailed as one of the ten most influential books of our times.

The book uncovers the distinct life stages we all go through, helping us navigate the challenges and transitions that come with aging.

It’s a roadmap for personal and professional growth.

1. Trying Twenties

This is a period of exploration and feeling one’s way into adult life.

Exploration

You want to see what’s out there.

You might travel, try different jobs, or take up new hobbies. The goal is to find what makes you happy and excited.

Exploring helps you figure out your likes and dislikes.

Career

This is where you start your job journey.

You get your first serious job or maybe even start a business. It’s all about building your work life from the ground up.

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