Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults: 11 Powerful Steps to Achieve Financial Independence and Kick-start Your Road to Successful Adulthood Maya Shine

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Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults: 11 Powerful Steps to Achieve Financial Independence and Kick-start Your Road to Successful Adulthood is a winner of the Literary Titan Book Award which recognizes excellence in writing that is both innovative and impactful.


Chapter One starts with a great question, Did you know 81 percent of 

new college graduates wish they had been taught more life skills before they got their diploma?


Let's get real. Sometimes we learn skills when we are young and sometimes we don't. I can provide you with a basic example. We were faced with limited resources and did not have a washer and dryer at home. I was in grade school at the time and every week, I went to the laundry mat with Mom. Back then, we didn't have detergent pods, either. Instead, we measured everything out in a cup for the different cycles we were using. 


About 10 years ago I realized I had a life skill I hadn't even considered until it was brought to my attention. A washer, we had, broke down. I loaded up the vehicle and went to the laundry mat. While there, a man approached me and asked for my help. He had a laundry detergent pod but said he wasn't sure when to put it in with his clothing and he had no idea how to start the washer or dryer let alone fold clothes when they were done. 


Sometimes the tasks we think are simple - only mean they are simple for us - not others.


This well-detailed book wil help you with 11 Powerful Steps 

 

  1. KNOW YOURSELF
  2. SELF CARE
  3. ACE ACADEMICS
  4. GET A JOB AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
  5. BE THE BOSS OF YOUR CASH
  6. COLLEGE COSTS, LOANS, AND CREDIT CARDS
  7. YOUR FIRST SET OF WHEELS
  8. GETTING YOUR OWN PLACE 
  9. FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!
  10. STAYING SAFE
  11. SPIRITUALITY AND MORALITY


Independent skills are behaviors and knowledge required for a person to live successfully on their own. This book depicts a version of the 5WH method. It provides thought-provoking questions and makes us aware of habits, goals, and a broad spectrum of considerations.


Being independent can be very empowering. 


I received a copy of this book from Maya Shine

About the Author

Maya Shine is an award-winning author dedicated to empowering teens and young adults through literature. Her journey, shaped by a background in computer engineering, a master's degree in administration, and certifications in information security, has led her through diverse roles as a consultant, team leader, and manager over the past two decades. Additionally, she maintains a profound interest in psychology, art, science, literature, and spirituality.