Important life transitions, such as leaving the protected environment of school or starting a new career, can be overwhelming. It is daunting to face a wall of decisions, knowing that no one will tell us if we are making the right choice. There is no clear path or recipe for success. Even figuring out how and where to start can be a challenge. Until now. As the Executive Director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Tina Seelig guides her students through the difficult transition from academia to the professional world, equipping them with tangible skills and insights that will last a lifetime. Seelig is an entrepreneur, neuroscientist, and popular teacher, and in "What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20," she shares with us what she offers her students – provocative stories, inspiring advice, and a healthy dose of humility and humor. These pages are full of wit.