There are some lessons that can only come with age and experience; lessons that make us look back and say, “If I only knew then, what I know now.” And while they’re essential to providing answers about ourselves, how we approach life, and even our professional aspirations, there’s no doubt we wish we’d had those answers long before we got to that point in our lives. In Everything I Never Learned in School: A Guide to Success , author Darin Colucci aims to help new college graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those with an immense desire to be successful, navigate life’s stumbling blocks by sharing a few insights on how to reach your goals and keep happiness along for the ride. A straightforward, practical guide for every high school and college student in America, Everything I Never Learned in School: A Guide to Success is made for the relentless spirit within each of us who yearn to get the most out of life. Filled with easily understood rules for success, humorous and poignant stories, and life lessons, this book demystifies and breaks down success in a way that anyone can understand, including: Building a Strong Financial Future - Scaling the Corporate (or Career) Ladder - Finding Confidence and Letting Go of Insecurities - Achieving Goals that Matter to You - How Success and Happiness Should Always Be Intertwined - And So Much More Winner of a 2017 Eric Hoffer Award in the category of Self-Help and Semi-finalist for Book of the Year for the Online Book Club , this is a rare, candid look what life can offer us if we only have a few answers before we get there. If you’re ready to learn how to be successful, and want to live life to its very fullest, get a copy of Everything I Never Learned in School: A Guide to Success today. You’ll be happy that you had the right answers to help you through the obstacles ahead. From Kirkus Reviews: A debut self-improvement manual provides illustrations of common wisdom as well as uncommon tips for attaining success.From this book's beginning, the aspect that sets it apart from other self-help titles is the bevy of anecdotes that Colucci offers: short narratives that illuminate the points the author wants to make about goal-setting, affirmations, and beliefs. Whether discussing superstars like Michael Jordan or business gurus like the founder of SPANX, the author uses personal narratives to show the reader that moguls, famous athletes, and celebrities are just normal people who decided to take control of their lives and render their visions into reality. Tools are the author's focus rather than concepts or abstractions. For example, midway through the volume, the author recounts a story about applying for legal jobs after law school. He needed a professional resume but didn't have the money required. He then decided that because he could no longer bolster his hiring chances with academic pursuits, buying a resume service was the only way to increase his odds of getting interviews. He found a way to amass the funds and make the purchase, resulting in interviews everywhere he sent his resume. The moral of the story, a unique takeaway from the book, is to never skimp on investing in yourself.The author also suggests that volunteering becomes a self-investment, as it builds connections, knowledge, and skills toward ultimate career goals. But perhaps one of the work's best features is its emphasis on the value of respect, honesty, and kindness. Colucci supplies several anecdotes about the power of human connection, demonstrating that the way a person interacts with others dictates far more about success than one realizes. From husbands and wives to business partners and clients--fair, honest treatment goes much further than pressure, manipulation, and aggression. In all, the author delivers memorable stories that should help any reader stay on a path to success.A vivid, useful guide to setting, achieving, and maintaining lifetime goals. The BEST Motivational Book Ever! Inspirational, Tried-and-True, and Entertaining! ByDebbi Kickhamon March 18, 2017I LOVE Darin's book and wish I had read it years ago. Even though I spend every day trying to make my dreams come true - and I've been wildly successful at reaching many of my goals -- Darin's book gave me the extra dose of courage I needed to make some other dreams happen and get the results I had been seeking. After reading, I immediately took three risks and did three things I had been scared of doing - and they all came to fruition for me. I wish I had read this book back when I was 20. I'm now well past that age and completely ready, willing, and able to embrace Darin's tried-and-true techniques. The biggest thing he taught me is to not take "No" for an answer and that there is always a way around an obstacle. Darin is a talented and gifted motivational writer, and deserves an amazing career as a motivational speaker. We are all lucky to hear his confidence-building words of wisdom. This book is a gam