Jill, a consultant at Bain, reflects on how unexpected turns—from a missed summer program to COVID changing her college plans—helped her find a path she hadn't imagined. She shares advice for young adults: don't let setbacks define your character, stay open to changing direction, make room to slow down, get enough sleep, and keep your passion separate from the organization around it.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to 30 Under 30
00:52 Jill's path to Bain
02:27 A rejection redirects her toward Wharton
05:26 When a relationship doesn't work out
08:20 Failure isn't a reflection of your character
10:12 Letting go of the plan you expected
15:15 Slowing down and feeling behind
17:35 Why high schoolers need more sleep
18:18 Keeping your passion separate from the organization
20:46 Nothing worked out—and everything worked out
22:37 Closing