A must-read for anyone ready to move forward toward higher education or a successful career. These concise, helpful tips cover everything from how to succeed in a tough job market to making the most of changing technology to how to have a meaningful career while balancing life and work priorities.

Work skills: find a job and achieve career success -- Communication skills: communicate effectively through your image, listening, speaking, and writing -- Leadership skills: become a leader -- Social skills: maintain good relationships and work cooperatively with others -- Self-discipline: be healthy, wealthy, and wise -- Demonstrate a positive attitude: make your life a little easier -- Areas of distinction: rise above the ordinary and live an extraordinary life.