Congratulations! Clicking that “Get Started” button may have been the single most important decision of your life. While many of your peers will gladly follow the beaten path, you’ve decided you want to succeed. Don’t take it for granted – that easily places you in the top 1% of the population. It’s a big deal!

With that said, there are some fundamental topics of which every person should have a basic understanding. On that same note, there are other topics that anyone can benefit from, but may not be the best fit for every person. While it can be a bit daunting at first, being able to choose what is best for you eventually becomes the most enjoyable part of adulthood: confidence to make your own choices, control over your destiny, and maybe even achieving goals you never thought possible.

The topics below are arranged in a deliberate sequence. My recommendation would be to review them in the order they’re laid out, but if something, in particular, piques your interest, you can prioritize that topic first.

  1. Succeed Efficiently (Cut The Crap)
  2. Credit Score (They Should Teach You This As A Freshman… But Don’t)
  3. Internet Entrepreneurship (How To Bypass Gatekeepers)
  4. Networking (Make Meaningful Connections Before You Need Their Help)
  5. Finding Your First Job (The #1 Place Grads Quit)
  6. Career Success (Don’t Get Lost With Bad Advice)
  7. Continuing Your Education (Don’t Go Back To College!)
  8. Life Stage Planning (Don’t Wing It… Too Much)
  9. Understanding Health Insurance (Boring, But Important)
  10. Don’t Listen To People Because They’re Old! (Age Does Not Equal Wisdom)

Bonus Resources

  1. Inspiring Success Stories (YES! It Can Be Done! Why Not You?)
  2. My Reading List (Book Recommendations & Reviews)
  3. About Stuff They Don’t Teach You In College
  4. My Opinion On The Future of Education, Work & Family