Table of Contents
Introduction You Can Change the World 1
Part 1 You Make a Difference
1 #TheHearseAndTheUHaul 6
Have you ever seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul? Your personal mission statement should begin with the end in mind. Find out what really matters in life and why.
2 #LeavingAWake 12
Your life matters! Your actions leave ripple effects on every person you interact with. Learn how to maximize that opportunity for impact.
Part 2 Get a Job
3 #PurpleHairInterview 17
Many people interview, but only one gets the job. Stand out from your peers by getting inside the mind of an interviewer and learning how to succeed.
4 #BeProfessional 24
Does being on time really matter? What if I just want to "be myself" and wear what I want? Does e-mail etiquette actually impact my career? Rise above your peers by learning how to engage in the work place
5 #LeadOrDie 30
Want to be wildly successful at work? The secret is, it's not about you! The top leadership tips and tricks to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.
Part 3 Relationships
6 #ChemistryCompetence 39
Relationships require emotional intelligence. Learn how to grow this crucial skill for work and at home.
7 #ItsComplicated 44
Dive into the hard questions about dating, marriage, and sex. What gives you the best opportunity for happiness in marriage? What do you need to know before you commit?
Part 4 I Want to Be Rick
8 #C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) 60
Systematic steps that anyone can follow to become a millionaire. Yes, you! You can do it. Discover an abundance mentality with your finances and never be broke again.
9 #BudgetingBasics 68
This chapter teaches the foundational principles needed to become wealthy. It all begins with creating a budget. But how?
10 #LittleHinges 73
Find out the single most effective way to grow your money. Learn the best ways to save what you earn. This will change your life.
11 #StillEatingRamenAt70 84
Investing can feel overwhelming and complicated. Here it is broken down into a few simple steps to follow when you are young. You can get started today!
Part 5 How to Not Lose at the Game of Money
12 #NeverPayTheSticker 92
Buying a car is often the largest purchase for a young adult. Avoid mistakes that will cost you for years to come.
13 #GetAnApartment 100
What are the differences between buying an apartment and a house? Which one should you buy, or should you rent? learn about the major differences and costs associated with both.
14 #AdultsNeedInsurance 107
There is insurance for everything. What type (s) do you need? From where? This chapter gives a high-level overview of what to get and what to avoid.
15 #INeedCredit 117
Everyone has a credit score, but do you understand it? Get to know how your credit score is calculated and how to have the best score possible.
Part 6 Time Management
16 #BigRocks 124
Time management. Priorities. How to get more done in less time. Maximize each day and be less stressed doing it.
17 #SMARTGoals 134
Successful people create goals. Don't be left behind. Learn how to not only set goals but achieve them.
Part 7 Foundations
18 #TheTopButton 139
How to live your life to the fullest. The most Important chapter in this entire book. Don't miss it!
19 #YouKnowYouAreAnAdultWhen 146
A compilation of life wisdom/advice from years of getting it wrong and occasionally getting it right. You will leave this chapter better off than you started it. *Ignore at your own risk.
Appendix 1 How to Crush College 157
A systematic plan to do exceedingly well in college - tips for studying, making friends, interacting with professors, and more.
Appendix 2 Life after College: How to Enter the Real World-Month 1 166
How to successfully launch after leaving school. Welcome to the real world!
Notes 170
Acknowledgments 174
About the Authors 177