{"product_id":"generation-wtf-from-what-the-to-a-wise-tenacious-and-fearless-you-advice-on-how-to-get-there-from-experts-and-wtfers-just-like-you-9781599473475","title":"Generation WTF: From What the #$%\u0026! to a Wise,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e We all know what “WTF” usually means: it’s an exclamation of frustration, anger, and an understandable reaction to the brutal new economic realities that have hit young adults harder than any other group. \u003ci\u003eWTF happened to promises of a bright future? What happened to the jobs? And what do we do now that the rules have changed?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recent college grads were raised in a time of affluence and entitlement, lulled into thinking that a golden future would happen. Young adults with few role models to teach values like thrift, perseverance, and self-control are ill-equipped to cope with sacrifice and failure. Their dismal employment prospects are merely the most visible symptom of more significant challenges. Fortunately, it’s not too late to change course. This optimistic, reflective, and technologically savvy generation already possesses the tools to thrive—if only they learn to harness the necessary skills for success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eGeneration WTF\u003c\/i\u003e, Christine Whelan does just that. Dr. Whelan, one of the foremost authorities on the history of the self-help genre, worked with more than one hundred young people to test and tweak the best old-school advice and personalize it for the modern twenty-something. After a decade of researching the industry—and years advising “WTFers” as they struggle to make their way in the “real world”—Dr. Whelan knows firsthand what advice works and what Generation WTF has to offer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rather than focusing on the frustration that “WTF” usually stands for, Dr. Whelan leads the charge to reclaim the acronym as a battle cry for a positive future: Generation WTF will be a wise, tenacious, and fearless generation, strengthened by purpose and hope. This practical new guide will show these WTFers the way to success and instill lasting habits that will serve them well in both good times and bad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \/ 1\u003cbr\u003e What Happened? And Where Did All the Jobs Go? \/ 3\u003cbr\u003e The Experiment That Could Change Your Life \/ 5\u003cbr\u003e How to Read This Book \/ 9\u003cbr\u003e Part I: Get Wise\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Who Are You? Why Understanding Your Values Is the First Step to Success \/ 13\u003cbr\u003e What Are Values? \/ 16\u003cbr\u003e How to Live Your Values \/ 17\u003cbr\u003e Is Your Internal GPS Leading You in the Right Direction? \/ 20\u003cbr\u003e Finding Your Purpose \/ 21\u003cbr\u003e Putting It All Together: Your Personal Mission Statement \/ 28\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Get Honest with Yourself: The WTF Guide to Journaling \/ 35\u003cbr\u003e WTF Is Honesty? \/ 36\u003cbr\u003e Top Honesty Advice: Grab a Journal \/ 39\u003cbr\u003e WTF Did I Just Learn? \/ 51\u003cbr\u003e Part II: Get Tenacious\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Got Goal? The SMARTER Way to Achieve \/ 55\u003cbr\u003e Why Do I Need Goals? \/ 55\u003cbr\u003e The SMARTER Plan for Success \/ 58\u003cbr\u003e Create Lasting Change the SMARTER Way \/ 59\u003cbr\u003e The SMARTER Plan in Action \/ 60\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Self-Control: Your Key to Self-Improvement \/ 77\u003cbr\u003e Is the Way You’re Working … Working? \/ 78\u003cbr\u003e Want a Marshmallow? The Mischel Experiments \/ 80\u003cbr\u003e What Is Self-Control? \/ 82\u003cbr\u003e Seven Steps to Amp Up Control of Your Life … Starting Now \/ 85\u003cbr\u003e Dieting: A Case Study in the Challenges—and Possibilities—of Self-Control \/ 102\u003cbr\u003e Putting It All Together \/ 106\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Procrastination and Stress: The Dysfunctional Relationship That’s Holding You Back \/ 109\u003cbr\u003e Do You Procrastinate? \/ 110\u003cbr\u003e Meet Mr. Procrastination and Ms. Stress \/ 111\u003cbr\u003e Why Am I So Stressed Out? \/ 112\u003cbr\u003e What Is Procrastination? \/ 113\u003cbr\u003e The Epic Battle of Procrastination vs. Self-Control \/ 118\u003cbr\u003e Frazzled and Stressed? Be Nice to Yourself to Boost Self-Control \/ 122\u003cbr\u003e Urgent vs. Important: Stephen Covey on Overcoming Procrastination \/ 124\u003cbr\u003e Breaking the Procrastination and Stress Cycle \/ 129\u003cbr\u003e WTF Did I Just Learn? \/ 131\u003cbr\u003e Part III: Get Fearless\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Thrift: Old Word, New Secret to Success \/ 135\u003cbr\u003e Money and You \/ 136\u003cbr\u003e Materialistic Much? \/ 137\u003cbr\u003e First, a Little Background \/ 138\u003cbr\u003e Step 1: Learn What Thrift Really Means \/ 140\u003cbr\u003e Step 2: Understand Your Money Psychology \/ 143\u003cbr\u003e Step 3: Generation WTF Solutions for Thrifty Living \/ 149\u003cbr\u003e WTF Does My Money Go? \/ 157\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Become a Fearless You: The Five Life Skills You Need to Know \/ 183\u003cbr\u003e Life Skill 1: Smile (Seriously) \/ 184\u003cbr\u003e Life Skill 2: Admit It When You’re Wrong \/ 186\u003cbr\u003e Life Skill 3: Avoid Arguments by Thinking Win\/Win \/ 188\u003cbr\u003e Life Skill 4: Interview like a Pro \/ 195\u003cbr\u003e Life Skill 5: The Importance of an Honest Day’s Work \/ 199\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Make Meaning: Thinking Outside the “You” Box \/ 207\u003cbr\u003e Create More Meaningful Friendships \/ 211\u003cbr\u003e Create More Meaningful Relationships \/ 221\u003cbr\u003e Create More Meaningful Communities \/ 234\u003cbr\u003e Don’t Know How to Start Giving Back? Try This \/ 235\u003cbr\u003e WTF Did I Just Learn? \/ 243\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Generation WTF: 5 Things to Do Before You Put This Book Away \/ 245\u003cbr\u003e So What Next? \/ 248\u003cbr\u003e Finalize Your Personal Mission Statement \/ 248\u003cbr\u003e Join the Generation WTF Movement \/ 249\u003cbr\u003e Remember Your Core Values \/ 249\u003cbr\u003e Set a Goal—and Accomplish It—This Week \/ 251\u003cbr\u003e Spread the News \/ 251\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \/ 255\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: A WTF Advanced Calendar Strategy to Keep You on Track \/ 257\u003cbr\u003e Victory: More Helpful Tips \/ 263\u003cbr\u003e Notes \/ 265\u003cbr\u003e Resources \/ 275","brand":"Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041582645591,"sku":"9781599473475","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781599473475.jpg?v=1750950881","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/generation-wtf-from-what-the-to-a-wise-tenacious-and-fearless-you-advice-on-how-to-get-there-from-experts-and-wtfers-just-like-you-9781599473475","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}