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A Practical Roadmap to Success
Actionable Life Skills for Teens & Young Adults
The complete unabridged audio version of the award-winning and life-changing guide—
This audiobook shatters myths about adulthood and provides a comprehensive roadmap to independence.
It equips teens and young adults with essential life skills often not taught in schools, using real-life stories, attainable milestones, and thought-provoking questions. These skills cover key areas, including:
• 🛀 Self-Care: Build routines for mental and physical well-being.
• 🏖️ Summer Jobs: Gain work experience and financial independence.
• 💸 Financial Literacy: Learn budgeting, saving, and managing money wisely.
• 🚗 Buying Your First Car: Understand the process and financial implications.
• 🏠 Finding Your First Apartment: Secure your first home confidently.
• 🔒 Physical and Online Security: Stay safe in all environments.
• 📚 And More: Cover other crucial topics every young person should know before leaving the nest.
With practical advice and a customizable approach, this guide makes complex subjects accessible to teens and young adults aged 15+ in the USA.
What Sets This Book Apart?
🧠 Self-Awareness and Self-Discovery
Encourages young listeners to reflect on their aspirations, strengths, and areas for growth through thought-provoking questions. This helps them identify which life skills align with their unique goals.
🌱 Core Values and Moral Development
Invites listeners to consider their core values and understand their role in tackling life’s challenges. It also promotes communication with trusted adults to gain from their wisdom and life experiences.
🔍Innovative 5WH² Framework
Guides listeners through introspection using the 5WH² questions. This framework helps with goal-setting and budgeting, supported by trusted adults.
🎙️ The Human Voice Touch
The narrator’s soft and natural voice makes this audiobook enjoyable and immersive, offering a delightful listening experience.
This audiobook offers a flexible learning experience and makes an ideal graduation gift for teens and young adults graduating or about to graduate from high school or college, providing an engaging and insightful journey into independence.
Actionable Life Skills for Teens & Young Adults
A Practical Roadmap to Success
Audiobook
By: Maya Shine
Narrated by: Brenna Colleen Castor
Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
🎧 Listen to a clip of the audiobook
Praise for Actionable Life Skills for
Teens & Young Adults
4.8 Review from our book reader
🎓 A Multi-Award-Winning Guide
Editorial Reviews
4.8 Review from our book reader
Insightful!
“A practical and common sense guide to succeeding professionally, personally, and financially in the adult world.
The author, Maya Shine, provides what experienced adults would call common sense life skills for work, home finances, and conflicts. Shine is clear in her words and has an intuitive sense of communicating with someone at this newbie level. Being more experienced, I found the advice to be too easy and basic. However, I came to realize over the next couple of days just how valuable her insight and guidance are to a newbie after I realized my grandson was in dire need of direction for items that Shine covered effortlessly. Items that I found myself struggling to explain.
The narrator, Brenna Colleen Castor, spoke clearly and concisely. Her level of engagement was excellent, keeping the listener absorbed and for me, reflecting. She spoke with a steady voice, deliberate pauses, and demonstrated solid enthusiasm.
This is an insightful and informative book that should be distributed at high school graduation if not before. There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.”
Shine covers a broad range of topics in this meticulously detailed guide.
basically, everything a young person may need to know about before they leave home for college, career, or any other enterprise for the first time in their lives. Toward the end of the book, you will find an action-plan template to help you oversee the progress you’ve made in the pursuit of your goals. This is an informative and motivational handbook, and it couldn’t be more relevant for today’s youth. Highly recommended.
An excellent guidebook for emerging adults who desire a positive and successful future.
Adulting is one of the most challenging parts of growing up, but it does not necessarily have to be. This book guides emerging adults through some of the more foundational pieces of adulthood with ease and accessibility. From self-care to job skills to money management, the segments in this book are immeasurably helpful to youth who are preparing to embark on their own. While it can be read directly from beginning to end, this book is also well-designed to be digested in pieces instead of all at once.
Highly Recommended!
“Shine covers a broad range of topics in this meticulously detailed guide … basically, everything a young person may need to know about before they leave home for college, career, or any other enterprise for the first time in their lives. Toward the end of the book, you will find an action-plan template to help you oversee the progress you’ve made in the pursuit of your goals. This is an informative and motivational handbook, and it couldn’t be more relevant for today’s youth.”
MUST READ
“Adulting is one of the most challenging parts of growing up, but it does not necessarily have to be. This book guides emerging adults through some of the more foundational pieces of adulthood with ease and accessibility. From self-care to job skills to money management, the segments in this book are immeasurably helpful to youth who are preparing to embark on their own. While it can be read directly from beginning to end, this book is also well-designed to be digested in pieces instead of all at once.”
Kick-Starting Adulthood
“The book is thoughtfully structured into 11 distinct sections, each focusing on a different facet of adult life. These sections are further divided into smaller chapters, providing in-depth discussion on specific elements within each broader topic. One of the book’s strengths lies in its universality. Despite some chapters discussing topics like student loans, which might not be directly relevant to all readers, the principles and insights offered are adaptable to various contexts. This versatility speaks to Shine’s skill in addressing a wide audience.
The book is not only informative but also motivational. It strikes a balance between being realistic about the challenges of adulthood and encouraging readers to be optimistic and proactive…Maya Shine’s book is a valuable resource for any young adult navigating the complexities of modern life. It’s a testament to her insightful understanding of the challenges faced by this age group and her ability to communicate solutions in an engaging manner. I eagerly anticipate reading more of her work in the future.”
A wide-ranging and winningly honest guide for young adults entering the wider world.
“… The guidebook’s plainspoken phrasing is its chief strength; at every step, the text feels like straight-shooting talk from an experienced, caring friend… Tips on everything from rental hacks to GED details are balanced by deeper considerations of honesty and finding peace in a loud and distracting world. Young adults just entering that world will find much of this advice invaluable—and adult readers may get some very helpful reminders, too.”
— Kirkus
A wide-ranging and winningly honest guide for young adults entering the wider world.
“… The guidebook’s plainspoken phrasing is its chief strength; at every step, the text feels like straight-shooting talk from an experienced, caring friend… Tips on everything from rental hacks to GED details are balanced by deeper considerations of honesty and finding peace in a loud and distracting world. Young adults just entering that world will find much of this advice invaluable—and adult readers may get some very helpful reminders, too.”
— Kirkus
Must-read guide for parents and teens
Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults, by author Maya Shine, shatters the myths surrounding the challenges of adulthood. The book guides you through real-life stories, practical milestones, and thought-provoking questions. It will help your teen embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth
—The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide
A wide-ranging and winningly honest guide for young adults entering the wider world.
Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults, by author Maya Shine, shatters the myths surrounding the challenges of adulthood. The book guides you through real-life stories, practical milestones, and thought-provoking questions. It will help your teen embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth
Shine covers a broad range of topics in this meticulously detailed guide.
basically, everything a young person may need to know about before they leave home for college, career, or any other enterprise for the first time in their lives. Toward the end of the book, you will find an action-plan template to help you oversee the progress you’ve made in the pursuit of your goals. This is an informative and motivational handbook, and it couldn’t be more relevant for today’s youth. Highly recommended.
An excellent guidebook for emerging adults who desire a positive and successful future.
Adulting is one of the most challenging parts of growing up, but it does not necessarily have to be. This book guides emerging adults through some of the more foundational pieces of adulthood with ease and accessibility. From self-care to job skills to money management, the segments in this book are immeasurably helpful to youth who are preparing to embark on their own. While it can be read directly from beginning to end, this book is also well-designed to be digested in pieces instead of all at once.
Behind The Scenes
When I was searching for a narrator, I listened to excerpts from similar books, hoping to find a voice that would draw listeners in. Instead, I encountered audiobooks with monotonous, robotic voices that made me think, If I don’t feel engaged as an adult, young listeners certainly won’t either. So, I decided to find a real narrator with theatrical talent—and that’s when I discovered Brenna.
Throughout the project, several professionals were involved in testing the audio and creating the trailer. Each time someone listened, they would ask, “Her voice is so beautiful and perfect—is it AI?” I’d laugh and respond, “No, she’s real, and I agree—her voice is beautiful! That’s why I chose her.”
I even had to send excerpts that had undergone multiple edits to prove it. Testers remarked, “It’s true; if it were AI, we wouldn’t hear these nuances. It must be a real person!”
I even had to send excerpts that had undergone multiple edits to prove it. Testers remarked, “It’s true; if it were AI, we wouldn’t hear these nuances. It must be a real person!”
I was delighted to hear that Brenna’s voice was so well-received, and it was amusing to hear comparisons to AI, which was specifically what I wanted to avoid. But it seems some AI voices have become quite convincing!
IWhen I shared the anecdote with Brenna, she was pleased with the compliment—a true testament to her remarkable talent.
Other Available Formats
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A Practical Guide to Self Improvement, Education, Healthy Habits, Scoring a Good Job, Personal Finance, Cooking, Physical & Online Safety
Maya Shine
Maya Shine, an award-winning author specializing in literature for teens and young adults, takes pride in crafting impactful, high-quality books. With a background in computer engineering, a master’s degree in administration, and experience in cybersecurity, Maya brings a unique blend of expertise to her work. Her passion for science, psychology, art, spirituality, storytelling, and travel enriches her books, making them both inspiring and enlightening for more accomplished future generations.
Genre
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Personal Finance / Money Management (YAN004000)
- SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success (SEL021000)
- FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Teenagers (FAM046000)
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance (YAN051050)
- SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational (SEL016000)
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Careers (YAN025000)
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Depression & Mental Health (YAN051150)
Keywords
Life skills for young adults; Adulting; Financial literacy for teens; Essential life skills for young adults; Personal development for teens; High School Graduation Gift; Graduation Gift Ideas; Gifts for Graduates; Graduation Presents; Best Graduation Gifts; Unique Graduation Gifts; Graduation Gifts for Him; Graduation Gifts for Her; College Bound Gifts; Graduation Keepsakes; Self-Improvement for Teens; Teen Success Guide; Life Skills Handbook; Practical Skills for Young Adults; Teen Empowerment; Youth Development; Life Coaching for Teens; Teen Life Hacks; Skills for Independence; Teen Transition to Adulthood; Non-fiction; Self-help; Educational; Teens & Young Adults
Formats
- eBook: ISBN-13: 978-1-7382033-9-0
- Paperback: 224 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1738203352
- Hardcover: 226 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1738203376
- Audiobook: Available on Audible
Trim Size
6×9
Publisher
FLONA Vision Inc. (December 4, 2023)
Language
English
Recommended Age
15 – 21 years
Review Quotes
“A wide-ranging and winningly honest guide for young adults entering the wider world.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Author Maya Shine covers a broad range of topics in this meticulously detailed guide — basically, everything a young person may need to know about before they leave home for college, career, or any other enterprise for the first time in their lives.”—Readers’ Favorite
“A treasure trove of wisdom crafted to accelerate your teenager’s personal and professional journey, it guides them from the early stages of self-discovery to the thrilling moment they’re prepared to soar into adulthood, equipped with the tools for financial independence.”—LitPick
“Must Read. An excellent guidebook for emerging adults who desire a positive and successful future.”—Reedsy Discovery
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