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  • Life Skills for Teens: The World, Building Strong Relationships, and Designing Your Future

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  • By: Michael Woods
  • Narrated by: KC Wayman
  • Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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Life Skills for Teens: The World, Building Strong Relationships, and Designing Your Future

By: Michael Woods
Narrated by: KC Wayman
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If you're a teenager or a young adult with aspirations for a successful future, then you won't want to miss this

The school system is failing our youth. It's not preparing them for the world they'll face. They emphasize memorization and standardized testing rather than fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability, which are essential for success in today's rapidly evolving job market.

Many teens and young adults are lost, struggling to find their way and a career path that is truly fulfilling to them.

We have created this book to provide valuable insights relevant to your circumstances in today's rapidly evolving world. In this age of social media and the internet. You're at a crucial point in your life where the decisions you make today will shape your future.

Book’s audience:

Teenagers: 13-19 years old

Young Adults: 20-25 years old

Men and women with a focus on success, independence, confidence, happiness, and personal growth.

What you'll learn:

  • Introduction to the 8th mistakes, which can have significant consequences for your success
  • Explore the unique challenges faced by young adults in today's world
  • Navigate the flaws in the higher education system
  • Money as a tool, not the ultimate goal
  • Challenges of growing up in the Age of social media
  • Tips for smart vehicle ownership
  • Understand emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  • The importance of good debt, bad debt, and building credit
  • Developing social skills in a digital age
  • The importance of common sense and digital literacy
  • Strategies for defining what success means for you
  • Tips for kickstarting your career and living the life you want to live

This book comes with a bonus gift, which is a downloadable PDF aimed at assisting you in exploring various career paths available to you. Both within and outside of college. The PDF is loaded with valuable information about different industries, diverse jobs, and career trajectories that you could potentially use.

In case you're wondering...

"Is this book even for me?": It is totally universal and relevant for any teenager or young adult who wants to succeed in life, regardless of their chosen path.

"I don't think this book is relevant to my life.": The content of this book is carefully curated to be applicable to a broad range of listeners. The book covers essential topics which are crucial to success in almost any profession.

"I don't want to get bored": This book is far from dull. We know you don't want to listen to some boring, stuffy book. That's why we've written in a conversational and relatable tone, making the advice easy to click and get it. You'll find practical advice, real-life examples, and actionable steps that will keep you motivated and excited about your future.

"I don't have time to listen to a book right now": You don't have to listen to the entire audiobook in one sitting; this audiobook has information that will help you with your life in many aspects for years to come. Take your time and listen to it at your own pace.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Michael Woods (P)2024 Michael Woods
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Great Guide for Teens to Navigate Life's Challenge

This book is a must-read for any teenager or young adult looking to navigate the complexities of today's world with grace and confidence. The book offers practical advice, from understanding the value of money to mastering social skills in a digital age. This book is a comprehensive roadmap to personal growth and success. If you are feeling lost in your career path or struggling with the pressures of social media, this book gives you the tools you need to take your life in the direction of your dreams.

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Great book to give to your teen!

I enjoyed listening to this book because it has sound advice for your teen to begin thinking about. It's true that schools don't teach these skills, but they are necessary lessons to survive in today's world. It includes subjects like handling your money responsibly, deciding what kind of education you're going to get, how to deal with friends and relationships, what skills you might need in today's work world, and figuring out just what your definition of success is. This book offers practical skills in all these areas to get you off to a great start in life!

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Packed with practical tips and advice for teenager

I recently listened to this audiobook and it's fantastic! It's all about helping teenagers navigate life, build strong relationships, and shape their future. Packed with practical tips and advices, The advices provided in the book is a nice mix that can help most young people out there. I would personally recommend this book to the teens in my family so that they have the tools they need in the future.

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Very useful and practical

I recently listened to this and I was very impressed with how practical the advice was and how applicable it is to young adults and teens. It addresses real life skills like managing finances, understanding the importance of emotional intelligence and also dealing with social media. The section on career paths was particularly helpful, offering insights on how to design the life you want to live. Overall it’s a great resource to help teens to begin making smarter life choices. Definitely worth the time to listen to this.

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Things to know at young age!

I was once a teenager and I can say that some of this advices are the things I wish I knew when I was at that age. I think this book will really help young ones to assess their self and have the proper guidance. From financial literacy to personal growth, it covers it all.

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Good advice

This audiobook is filled with practical advice and actionable tips for lifelong success. One of the most helpful sections was about understanding emotional intelligence and self-awareness. It gave me a new perspective on how to navigate relationships and handle challenging situations. It also completely opened my eyes to the importance of good debt and building credit, which are crucial aspects of financial literacy that are often overlooked in school settings. Additionally, I found eye-opening the tips for kickstarting a career and defining my own path to success for my life.

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There should be more resources like this!

As someone who struggled as a teen with uncertainty of a future career path. I figured I had to follow standard societal roles which is simply not the case. Everybody is unique and should not be pressured and funneled into post-secondary education as I’ve learned you do not need college or university to be successful.
I wish I would have stumbled upon a resource like this previously to assist me in navigating young adulthood!

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A Valuable Guide for Young Adults

As a father, I found this audiobook to be a valuable resource for my teenage son. It provides helpful guidance on overcoming the difficulties of growing up in today's world, covering everything from acquiring social skills to appreciating the value of financial literacy. The accompanying PDF is an excellent resource for researching job alternatives. The advice is easy to understand and apply thanks to the real-life examples and conversational tone. I heartily urge any parents who wish to see their children thrive in life to listen to this audiobook.

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Roadmap for the Modern Teen

As someone without kids, I originally picked up this book to better understand the challenges facing today's teens and young adults. I was impressed by how thoroughly it covers essential life skills often overlooked in traditional education. The authors strike the perfect balance between relatability for teens and pragmatic, action-oriented advice. Topics like emotional intelligence, social media literacy, debt management, and defining personal success are explored with both empathy and no-nonsense frankness. While packaged in a conversational tone, the book avoids fluff and gets to the core of what young people need to thrive. I especially appreciated the chapters on developing self-awareness, thinking critically about higher education paths, and setting yourself up for a fulfilling career. The bonus PDF career exploration guide is the cherry on top. Whether you're a teen or adult looking to understand this generation better or a young person seeking a roadmap for a meaningful adulthood, this book is well worth a listen.

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Great book!

As someone who stumbled through those early adult years, I really wish I had a resource like this book when I was younger. It covers all the practical, real-world stuff we need but often don't learn until it's too late - like managing money responsibly, navigating the complexities of social media, and developing emotional intelligence. Those kinds of skills are invaluable. What's also great about this book is that it dives deeper into finding your passion and designing the life you actually want, not just following someone else's blueprint. The author just lays out the facts and truths we all need to hear, even if they sting a little. By the end, though, you'll feel empowered and confident about taking those first steps into true adulthood while avoiding common pitfalls I wish I had known back then. It's definitely a must-read to get prepared for adulting the smart way from the very start!

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