Alex Maingi

A Gentle Guide to Growth, Uncertainty, and Becoming YourselfAre your 20s feeling louder, messier, and more confusing than you expected? You're not alone. In this heartfelt guide, Alex Maingi shares the lessons most people learn quietly-and often too late. Through personal stories, honest reflections, and practical insights, this book covers everything from navigating friendships, love, and career choices, to dealing with failure, financial mistakes, and mental health challenges.
Whether you're feeling behind, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this book offers reassurance that confusion doesn't equal failure-and that your 20s are a decade of growth, not perfection. Inside, you'll discover: Why comparing yourself to others is a trap-and how to focus on your own journey How to handle friendships and relationships that change or end Practical insights on money, career, and building confidence How to set boundaries, manage mental health, and embrace self-discovery Why your 20s are not a test-they're a draft for your life Packed with honesty, warmth, and human stories, Things No One Told You in Your 20s is a guide for anyone navigating the most transformative decade of adulthood.
Take a deep breath. You're doing better than you think.