Ace the nine skills you need to be the kind of teen that thrives in a competitive world.

You thought that high school would never end, and you dreamed of being independent, but as you face your last few years of teen life, the truth sets in: you will be leaving home in no time, and you don't know if you have what it takes to survive.

Do you look up to other teens who seem to "have it all together?"

Those with a wide circle of friends, great time managers, problem-solvers, and savvy enough to make money?

Do you worry about how you will manage as an adult, keep your home clean and tidy, cook healthy meals, have a thriving social life, and balance the many conflicting obligations that college life or young adulthood entails?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, know that you are in the majority.

Around three out of every four teens need more exercise, as found in a 2022 study by the University of Georgia researchers.

Some 83 percent of teens do not know how to manage money, and 87 percent do not know about personal finance, as reported by Fox Business.

Many young adults help to afford a home because of mounting college debt and poor money management.

The mental health of teens in the US is also suffering, with The National Institutes of Health reporting that one in three teens will experience an anxiety disorder.

Teens in current times are facing so many simultaneous pressures. Those who are thriving aren't doing so because of an "inner talent or ability."

Every skill you admire in them is something that you can master with ease - especially with the proper guidance!

In this book, you will discover the nine skills you cannot miss out on if you wish to be the kind of teen you are happy to see when you look in the mirror.

Here's just a fraction of what awaits inside:

• How to communicate with others, express your emotions appropriately, ace the art of conversation, and express your wants and needs assertively
• How to stand firm in challenging times, using the growth mindset and challenging negative beliefs to become more resilient
• How to manage your time and excel academically both in high school and at college
• Being savvy with money, so you can make a budget, save, reduce your student debt, and start a business
• Attending job interviews with a confident mindset
• Understanding the vital link between your physical and mental health
• Cooking a three-course meal and keeping your home spick and span
• Staying safe both at school or at work and online
• Make a great first impression and dress like a boss

And much more.

Even if you are already super-fit, an A+ student, or a whiz in the kitchen, being a confident teen and a successful, savvy adult depends on the extent to which you hone all the skills in this book.