Adulting 101
#WISDOM4LIFE
by Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty
Find what matters in this life and give yourself to it
Begin with the end result in mind
Start crafting your life mission statement and unifying principles
Never underestimate the impact you have
Be intentional, genuine and available
Ask awesome questions
Look the Part For A Job Interview
Be prepared with questions, a resume and references
Practice, Practice, Practice
Professional communication skills are the foundation for success
Never Be Late (Always Be Early)
Dress and Act Professional
Leadership is influence. You must lead yourself first
Leadership is a skill that cannot be developed overnight. It must be for the long haul.
True leadership is developing other people’s skills and helping them grow.
Leaders Develop Other Leaders
Grow your emotional IQ
Every person has a story. Get to know the story of those around you.
Remain Humble.
Treat the person you are dating like you would want to be treated
Debt is the Enemy
Use Debit Cards instead of Credit Cards
Know Your Credit Score
Never Buy Something You Don’t Have The Money For
Start Saving Now
Make Wise Investments
Give To Others or Charity As Well
Spend less than you Earn
Create a budget and Follow It
Compounding Interest is your Friend
Don’t Be Sucker When Buying A Car
Be Able To Maintain Your Vehicle (Oil Changes, etc)
With Homes The True Price Is Always Higher Than The Sale Price
Apartments can be a wise choice for young adults
Get Health Insurance and Car Insurance
Get Home Owners or Renter’s Insurance
Get Life Insurance once you have a family
Time Management Is Important
Put your priorities in order
Write Down Your Goals
Work Hard To Meet Goals (Study, Work, etc)
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