Millennials are the first generation of the modern era to have higher levels of unemployment and student loan debt, and lower levels of wealth and personal income in comparison to the previous two generations at the same life stage. A popular explanation has been to write off the entire cohort as entitled and lazy, but such judgments are both unproductive and inaccurate. Millennials aren't inherently lazy - on the contrary, we're wildly ambitious. The problem is that most of us don't know where to direct our desire for fulfillment.While plenty has been said about millennials, little has been written for them, from the point of view of someone who understands on a personal level the unique circumstances that the generation faces. In The Millennial's Guide to a Meaningful Life, author and millennial Daniel Scott Johnson presents a wide-ranging synthesis of the most effective concepts in personal development, as applied in a modern and relatable context. Ideas are supported by up-to-date research in psychology and social science, as well as dozens of illustrative stories and anecdotes.Readers will learn how to identify their passions, master their emotions, craft a personal productivity framework, and apply countless other practical methods to develop their self-reliance and make their own meaning. With these techniques, millennials will understand how the most difficult inherent challenges they contend with can be transmuted into their greatest opportunities for growth and success.
In 2015, Matthew Hoagland and his fiancée were basking in the quirky lifestyle of Asheville, North Carolina and touring America on a ten thousand mile road trip. When they then decided to move to one of the smallest towns in N.C., they knew they were in for a big lifestyle change. And they were right! But in exactly the opposite way you'd think.In this memoir/how-to guide hybrid, Hoagland takes readers on the journey of how they not only managed to adjust to living in rural America, they found a much more meaningful life there. From building their own wedding venue, to buying a house for just $39,000 and landing one of the most high-profile jobs in town, Hoagland uses his own experience to give a step-by-step tutorial of how struggling millennials can build their own meaningful life in "the middle of nowhere."In our post COVID-19 world, this book gives readers in their twenties or thirties a roadmap for success where they least expect it: rural America. Millennials today are college grads, have a drive to succeed, and a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. But they're also stuck with jobs that don't match their degrees; paying just enough to cover rent but leaving them feeling unappreciated. Then there's the record student loan debt! Many millennials would benefit from the lower cost of living, limitless career opportunities, and more meaningful connections found in rural America. This book shows them how.
*GOLD AWARD WINNER* -- Nonfiction Author's Association ★★★★★ “ 'Wise Millennial' is enrapturing, edifying and transporting.” -- Reader’s Favorite ★★★★ “An engaging and articulate self-help book, Wise Millennial combines personal storytelling and guidance and will resonate with its target generation” -- Clarion Review “Lively, appealing, and instructive; perfectly targeted to the millennial demographic.” -- Kirkus Review Who the hell is Peter Darrow? Health and wellness entrepreneur Peter Darrow thought he had life all figured out. A native of the posh and privileged Upper East Side, the young millennial lived large--attending elite schools, throwing lavish birthday parties, and spending summers in the Hamptons. Then one day his seemingly perfect, polished life came crashing down. Over the course of three hellacious years, his father died, he inherited and burned through a shit-ton of money, his girlfriend dumped him, and his first ever business floundered. One morning he found himself looking in the mirror thinking, Whose life am I living anyway? After thousands of hours of therapy, introspection, and meditation, Peter exchanged entitlement for humility and his parents' worldview for one authentically his own. His tragic crash course in the meaning of life revealed that true wealth and happiness are not found in affluence and privilege but within oneself and within healthy relationships with others. This is his story . . . In this book, you will learn: - What it was like for Peter to grow up in Manhattan's Upper East Side - How to overcome heartbreak when dealing with the loss of a parent, a failed relationship, or an unsuccessful business endeavor - About the grueling stresses of the restaurant industry, and an inside perspective on what it's like to be an owner - The unique world of online dating and how to cultivate more meaningful relationships - How millennials can break free from their parents' outdated values and their self-obsessed egos so they can discover their personal truths and live fulfilling, authentic lives ... and many other fascinating insights from a young, entitled, and privileged human being who now sees the world differently through loss, disappointment, and failure. "A powerful set of ruminations that are likely to hit many millennials of privilege where they live...and help start them on journeys that are likely to be both interesting and useful. Wise Millennial gives readers lots to think about." -- Len Schlesinger, President Emeritus-Babson College, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School "Millennials are given a bad rap--lazy, entitled, generally bad at life. But my generation is so much stronger and wiser than you might think, and Wise Millennial proves that! Peter gives an inside take that's alternatively hilarious, poignant, and inspiring for millennials and the people who love them." -- Nicole Lapin, New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch "The millennial generation is reminiscent of the baby boom generation: it is already wielding enormous influence over every facet of American culture, society, politics, and economics--and yet, it is poorly if at all understood by the generations that preceded it. In Wise Millennial, Peter N. Darrow offers insights based on hard-won personal experience and assiduous academic study that make the thoughts, dreams, wants, and desires of the millennial generation understandable at long last."-- Harry Hurt III, award-winning journalist and author of Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump
A guide and blueprint to a purposeful millennial existence—and how we can make a difference. What does it mean to be a millennial in this chaotic world? Beyond Snapchat and Tinder, the consumerist culture we’ve inherited, and quarter-life crises, can a millennial aspire to more? Alison Lea Sher argues, yes, we can! Packing herself up in an RV, Sher embarks on a road trip in hopes of starting a conversation about what it means to grow up in America, post-Great Recession. Interviewing 150 of her millennial peers as they begin their adult lives—from kids heading straight to Wall Street after college to those sleeping on it—Sher asks: “Who are you; what should you do; and how can you step into your destiny as a stakeholder in society?” The Millennial’s Guide to Changing the World is a one-of-a-kind ethnographic study on the spotlighted millennial generation, as told by millennials—the largest generation in US history that is now transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. As millennials embark on a young adult quest during a frightening time, how can they enlist the idealism, values, and resistance politics they are so well-known for to discover a sense of self and purpose? Learn how to: “Adult”—and not in the way society defines it Ride the technology revolution, instead of letting it ride you Be ethical, inclusive, and sex-positive in your relationships Resist the corporate oligarchy we live in Recognize privilege, embrace diversity, and fight for equality Save the earth, literally With intimate stories, ethnographic research, and practical tips, The Millennial’s Guide to Changing the World will inspire every young person, showing them how to optimize their coming-of-age potential in a world that desperately needs it.
Designed to be a hybrid of a self-help book and textbook, its purpose is to educate the everyday person on the most foundational mental and emotional concepts that form the type of person we become and how we interpret life's experiences. Readers will walk away with an understanding and new level of knowledge about concepts such as boundaries, codependency, coping skills, self care, etc. and will have a better chance of adapting to life's changes and hardships in a healthy way. Intertwined with personal stories of hardship, growth, transition, and struggles with mental health, the content demonstrates the necessity of doing one's own internal work to create a meaningful life. People that read this book will gain a higher level of self-awareness and be better able to fluctuate through the transitions of life with lessened mental and emotional distress.
"A Millennial's Guide to Living the Good Life" cross roughs "The Millennial Generation" with a tried and true philosophy for finding happiness in the noise of modern life. Happiness is both "fractal" - looking the same regardless of context - and very situational – being impacted by circumstances. Understanding the fractal components allows a “Millennial” to more effectively deal with their situations.
"The Millennial Guide To Survival" is a book that was developed based off of my experiences and lessons as a millennial. After going through each situation, I created an instructional guide on what helped me work through the tough times. By creating this book, I hope to help others going through the same experiences and to let them know that they are not alone.
An inspiring career guide for twenty- (and thirty-) somethings to get unstuck, pursue work that matters and change the world. This book is for people who want to get paid for who they are and what they believe in. Most books and articles about twentysomethings focus on the problem: why we are doomed, in debt, depressed, lazy, unlucky, entitled, or addicted to Facebook. Instead, Adam Smiley Poswolsky writes about the solution, so that anyone going through a quarter-life crisis can turn a moment of being stuck into a breakthrough and find meaningful work. THE QUARTER-LIFE BREAKTHROUGH shares the stories of many twenty- (and thirty-) somethings who are figuring out how to work with purpose (and still pay their rent). Despite being shackled by debt, recession, and the jobs crisis-these millennials aren't motivated by money. Rather, they're driven to make the world more compassionate, innovative, and sustainable.
Creating a Meaningful Life builds on the tenets of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to answer some of life’s basic questions, such as "How do I create a meaningful, purposeful life?" and "Is the life I am living one that brings me fulfillment, purpose, and a sense of inner peace?" Using a variety of techniques, including journaling, grounding exercises, cognitive self-talk restructuring, and more, chapters invite counseling professionals and students to explore their inner landscape, better understand themselves and find communion with others.
