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habits that completely changed my 20s

soju with sarah

2025/12/05
soju with sarah

soju with sarah

2025/12/05

Shownote

today we’re diving into the simple habits that have helped me thrive (and not just survive) in my 20s ~ we're chatting friendships, money & systems that will set you up for success :) Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use c...

Highlights

In this reflective and grounded episode, the host shares hard-won insights from her twenties—framed not as prescriptive rules, but as lived habits that fostered resilience, clarity, and autonomy in work, relationships, and personal growth.
00:00
Reframing challenges as learning opportunities
01:52
Host switches to soy latte due to oat milk shortage
05:31
A Shopify widget glitch prevented customers from placing orders in the first five minutes of the second drop
06:39
She's listing habits that helped her navigate her 20s and wants to share them with listeners regardless of age
08:28
Setting up an organized Google Drive system in her 20s was a lifesaver when migrating 13 terabytes
14:50
Different friends serve different purposes
15:46
Friendship shouldn't follow a single-variable model
16:38
The lessons and habits in this episode aren't novel but hope to serve as a reminder
20:25
Being frugal and mindful of money has given her the ability to take risks and experiment in life
23:28
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24:24
Reframing turns limitations into learning opportunities rather than excuses for inaction
32:48
Adopting a learner's mindset has had a profound impact on her life, helping her grow as a small business owner
38:10
Trusting an investor's advice was wrong
38:55
Learning to do things alone in the last two years has helped their growth mindset
43:10
A possible advice column with James will be featured next week

Chapters

intro
00:00
drink of the day
01:48
thanksgiving / small business update
02:53
end of year plans
06:38
habit 1: building up organized systems
08:28
habit 2: the pursuit of “coolness”
12:14
give people a chance
15:46
disclaimer!
16:36
habit 3: save money
17:13
saily!
23:28
habit 4: reframe things
24:24
habit 5: have a learner’s mindset
29:53
podcast recommendations
35:13
habit 6: learn to do things alone
38:55
outro
43:10

Transcript

Sarah Pan: Instead of saying, this sucks, I can't do it, I try to reframe it into, this is a learning opportunity, how can I do it with whatever I have? On the menu today at Sarah's Soju Cafe is soy latte, so grab your mugs and let's chat about our 20s. Ha...