Actually Awesome

Name: Actually Awesome
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ISBN: 9781067487508

Mastering Modern Adult Life

Joshua Peachment

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Joshua Peachment
23 April 2026

Teenagers: advice for parents; Personal finance; Advice on careers & achieving success

The Ultimate Adulting Guide for Teens & Young Adults.

No one teaches you how to be an adult, until now.

School prepares you for tests, not for rent, bills, job interviews, or the pressure of making decisions that shape your future. Actually Awesome: Mastering Modern Adult Life is a practical, no-nonsense adulting book for teens and young adults who want to feel confident and prepared for independence instead of overwhelmed by it. Whether you're graduating, starting college, entering the workforce, or planning to live on your own for the first time, this comprehensive life skills book gives you the real-world knowledge most people learn the hard way.

Rather than motivational fluff, this young adult guide focuses on fundamentals that work in everyday life. You'll learn how to understand life, avoid costly mistakes, and build a stable future with confidence, even if no one has shown you how before.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

✔ Understand money, credit, taxes, inflation, and debt

✔ Create a clear plan for your future instead of drifting

✔ Choose education paths that actually pay off

✔ Get hired, succeed at work, and grow your income

✔ Move out responsibly and manage your first apartment

✔ Build a realistic budget and save money consistently

✔ Start investing early and avoid common traps

This practical guide is ideal for teens, college students, and young adults navigating real-world responsibilities.

Adulthood doesn't have to feel confusing or intimidating. With the right fundamentals, it can be empowering.

Start building a stable, confident, independent life and become actually awesome at adulting.

By: Joshua Peachment
Imprint: Joshua Peachment
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9781067487508
ISBN 10: 1067487506
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joshua Peachment is a writer and program instructor for first responders. He holds a BA in Philosophy and BAA in Criminal Justice, and his experience in education, program development and instruction has developed into giving talks about how to find success as a young adult. Besides articles in student publications, Actually Awesome is his first published book.When not writing or giving talks on personal fulfilment, Joshua enjoys puttering around the house and going grey with his wife from having adventures with their three young children at their home in Edmonton, Canada.