What I Wish I Knew at 18
Local author Dennis Trittin recently published What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead as a comprehensive preparation guide to a successful launch into adulthood. It is filled with practical, before-the fact wisdom based on the qualities and methods of honorable leaders. Written in a conversational style, the book serves as a life coach for young adults and as a leader’s guide for those who mentor them along the way (parents, relatives, educators, faith leaders, mentors, and coaches).
Its 109 success pointers span deeper subjects such as life perspective, character, relationships, communication, adversity, and spiritual life along with the key, real-world decisions young people will face (e.g, college academics, career, marriage, and finances). It has thusly been described as a “Cliff Notes to a successful life” and the ultimate parent guide.
The book is packed with illustrations, instruction, and reflective questions that empower readers to maximize their potential and positively impact the world. Although written as a conversation with teens and young adults, What I Wish I Knew at 18 is also a resource for the following:
• Parents, relatives and caregivers
• Educators—as a Life Skills course book, a resource for faculty, counselors, and coaches, a gift for parent’s of incoming freshmen, a graduation gift for students, and a college freshmen seminar resource/gift
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Faith leaders—as a resource for ministries involving teens, young adults, and parenting
• Service organizations—as a mentor guide
• Corporations—for direct use as well as a gift for clients and employees who are raising families
Dennis Trittin is a successful investment manager, educator, mentor, and author who is committed to helping young people reach their full potential. Now retired from a 30-year business career, he devotes his life to promoting life management skills and financial literacy.
Dennis is the founder, President, and CEO of LifeSmart Publishing, LLC. He and his wife Jeanne are the parents of two children and reside in Gig Harbor, Washington. Contact Information/Purchase Availability Dennis can be reached at dtrittin@dennistrittin.com and by phone at (920) 319- 3169. LifeSmart Publishing is located at 12913 50th Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
The book can be purchased from many Forza Coffee stores or on his website.
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