You Don't Have to Learn the Hard Way by J. R. Parrish

Chock-full of practical advice for teen and college-age readers on everything, including:
* Nailing that first big job interview
* Avoiding dangerous relationship mistakes
* Mastering the art of managing your finances
* Circumventing the typical pitfalls of adjusting to the adult world
* Making friends and forging career alliances
* Choosing the right mentors
This valuable guidebook synthesizes a life's worth of wisdom into one engaging volume. The author, a self-made multimillionaire who did learn the hard way, offers what he wishes someone would have given him when he was starting out-a no-nonsense blueprint for personal and professional success. Written with self-deprecating humor and grace, this book is never preachy and features irresistible self-discovery quizzes that guide young readers to deeper self-understanding.