Get It Together: Cultural and Practical Tips to Be a Successful Adult - Paperback

by Scott S. Paly (Author)

Get It Together is a guide for young adult's to become confident, competent, and successful adults. It's the perfect tool for teens and young adults who are transitioning into adulthood and need real-world advice. A sample of the useful and must-know tips: Part One - the value of mentors, the American Dream, keeping commitments, hard work, moderation and "just because you can, doesn't mean you should"Part Two - finding, keeping and being successful at a job, interviewing, resumes, and getting into and paying for collegePart Three - getting your financial life in order: bank accounts, credit and debit cards, saving for the future, insurance and basic legal documentsPart Four - the how-to's of daily life, from buying smart, eating smart, personal security, getting a good roommate and renting an apartment to taking care of a car, doing laundry and cooking for yourselfAll these life skills, not generally taught in school, are crucial to being an adult and crafting a successful life. It's time to Get It Together.

Author Biography

Scott Paly has over 30 years of executive and sales management experience in Network Security and IT Services. He co-founded Global DataGuard, a leading-edge network security technology development, consulting and managed services firm. Prior to that, he co-founded RealTime Consulting, an IT staffing firm, listed in The Dallas 100, the fastest-growing Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex companies, for five consecutive years. He also founded RealTime Staffing. Paly served all as President/CEO of the companies from inception through successful acquisition. In addition, he was involved in the start-up and management of Data Management Search, an information systems search firm. Paly started and operated a landscaping service in middle and high schools and a mobile home maintenance, renovation and repair business while working through college. He received a B.A. in Biology and Chemical Science from Florida State University. Paly is the married father of two daughters. He currently provides consulting advice to entrepreneurs and runs a small farm and a real estate investment company. His interests include volunteering for several organizations, teaching and learning Shaolin Kung Fu, racquetball, tennis, glass blowing, hydroponic and organic dirt gardening, animal husbandry, woodworking, camping, investing and more. Paly is an Eagle Scout.