18 and Lost, So Were We

Real stories from 9 young Australians navigating the chaos, confusion, and clarity of their 20s.

We've all been there. The moment you turn 18 and everyone expects you to have it all figured out. Spoiler alert: none of us did. This book is the honest truth about what it's really like to be young, lost, and trying to find your way.

"The big lie is that people have figured out their future. In this powerful and honest book, you'll discover that it's a journey, not a plan, and that you can lean into the possibilities that lie ahead. Essential reading for anyone in high school (and their parents)."

- Seth Godin

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Co-authored by Byron Dempsey and 8 other young Australians

About this book

The truth nobody tells you about your 20s

In August 2020, eight everyday young Australians got together for a retreat... their mission?

To write a book to help young people navigate the very difficult years after leaving high school. Over the next five weeks, each of them wrote one chapter, and in that chapter was their own story about trying to find their way in the adult world.

Each person is different. None of them were the same... different degrees, different industries, different journeys after high school.

But what was the one thing they all had in common?

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