Young persons, do you have what it takes to succeed?
Many young persons acknowledge the importance of life-choices and the seriousness of their consequences—and then put them out of their mind. It’s simply easier to put on blinders and believe everything will work out than to confront the complexities of modern life. In a work of extraordinary breadth and insight, Brian Gahran examines how 16-30 year olds (Generation NeXt) think influences their beliefs, judgment, and ultimately their happiness in life.
Success is not a done deal.
YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE looks at the long-run implications of five controllable decisions most all young persons will make: where you live, what lifestyle you choose, who you marry, how many children you have, and your level of education. Think you have things under control? Think again.
Young persons fall prey to a myriad of mental obstacles, or “lifebombs,†that short-circuit their intentions. What you don’t know (but should), what you know (that just ain’t so), and what you should care about (but don’t) can set you up like a bowling pin. This often leads to unintended consequences and later regret. In real life, you don’t get to press RESET.
Take control of your future.
YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE offers practical prescriptions—not pabulum—to help young persons make smarter life-choices and succeed. In what Dr. Gahran describes as the “connective tissue between problems and answers,†you’ll discover how to:
It’s no fun being old. It’s less fun being poor. It’s hell being old and poor. Who cuts your slice of the pie? YOU DO! TM
Stop whining and start winning!
This is NOT your typical “unleash the power within!†type self-help book. Most people my age are clueless about how the real world functions. Are you a young person? This book seriously challenges your thinking where the rubber meets the road. Are you a parent? The wisdom here is as relevant to YOUR generation as it is to mine.– Anthony Hardie, age 22, college student
The single best investment young adults can make in their future success. Looking for real power over your life? This guide is a phenomenal resource—I wish I had it when I was starting out.– Doug Boyles, Commander, USCG (Ret)