How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know

by Stacy Kaiser

Overview

“How to Be a Grown Up should be required reading for anyone wishing to be (or trying to raise) an emotionally-fit, responsible adult in the modern world. In clear and simple language this book provides everything you need to know to have a successful life.” — Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

In How to Be a Grown Up, Stacy Kaiser, the renowned psychotherapist from Celebrity Fit Club and The Lifetime Channel’s DietTribe, reveals the ten critical areas that impact our success, happiness, and fulfillment. In the vein of the books of Dr. Laura, Cheryl Richardson, and Dr. Phil, How to Be a Grown Up is an effective blueprint for realizing your own best potential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061941191
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/10/2011
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.16(w) x 8.04(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Stacy Kaiser, M.A.M.F.T., is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. With a reputation for bringing a unique mix of thoughtful and provocative insights to a wide range of topics, she has appeared on major networks, including CNN, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, and FOX. In addition to her numerous television appearances, her expertise and perspective have been solicited by a diverse group of clients, including major corp-orations, public institutions, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. Stacy is also the chief program officer for ToughLOVE. She lives in Los Angeles with her two children.

Table of Contents

Foreword vi

Introduction 1

1 The Quiz 5

2 Talk Is Cheap...Communication, Priceless 23

3 Deal or No Deal 41

4 I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends 63

5 I Don't Care If You Have Bad Breath...Kiss Me Anyway! 91

6 Does This Chapter Make Me Look Fat? 113

7 Non-Cents: Are You Using Your Visa to Pay Your MasterCard Bill? 133

8 Job: Got One? Like It? 155

9 Gotta Have It! 177

10 I Don't Have Time to Read This Chapter! 197

11 Flex Appeal: Bend Before You Break 219

Conclusion 241

Suggested Reading 257

Acknowledgments 259

Author Biography 262

What People are Saying About This

Harvey Walden IV

“Awesome therapist Stacy Kaiser really hits a home run with How to Be a Grown Up. I particularly like the chapter on appearance. I can give you the million dollar workout but if your head isn’t in the game your body won’t follow. Stacy, YOU ROCK!”

Peter Walsh

“Stacy Kaiser lets us in on the secrets of human behavior: change is always possible! How to Be a Grown Up is a smart, funny read. But more importantly, Stacy gives you the power to create the life you want.”

Editorial Reviews

Stacy has adapted a no-nonsense approach that cuts through the clatter of every grown up’s life and reaches through the noise with clear tools. She shows us that it is possible to have a busy adult life full of responsibility and still find fun and freedom.

Drew Pinsky

Stacy Kaiser lets us in on the secrets of human behavior: change is always possible! How to Be a Grown Up is a smart, funny read. But more importantly, Stacy gives you the power to create the life you want.

Peter Walsh

How to Be a Grown Up should be required reading for anyone wishing to be (or trying to raise) an emotionally-fit, responsible adult in the modern world. In clear and simple language this book provides everything you need to know to have a successful life.

Arielle Ford

Awesome therapist Stacy Kaiser really hits a home run with How to Be a Grown Up. I particularly like the chapter on appearance. I can give you the million dollar workout but if your head isn’t in the game your body won’t follow. Stacy, YOU ROCK!

Harvey Walden IV

Stacy Kaiser lets us in on the secrets of human behavior: change is always possible! How to Be a Grown Up is a smart, funny read. But more importantly, Stacy gives you the power to create the life you want.” — Peter Walsh, author of the New York Times bestseller It's All Too Much

“How to Be a Grown Up should be required reading for anyone wishing to be (or trying to raise) an emotionally-fit, responsible adult in the modern world. In clear and simple language this book provides everything you need to know to have a successful life.” — Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

“Awesome therapist Stacy Kaiser really hits a home run with How to Be a Grown Up. I particularly like the chapter on appearance. I can give you the million dollar workout but if your head isn’t in the game your body won’t follow. Stacy, YOU ROCK!” — Harvey Walden IV, Celebrity Fit Club host and fitness trainer

“Stacy has adapted a no-nonsense approach that cuts through the clatter of every grown up’s life and reaches through the noise with clear tools. She shows us that it is possible to have a busy adult life full of responsibility and still find fun and freedom.” — Drew Pinsky, MD

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