Things I Know Now That I Wish I’d Known Then: 150 Tips for Living Smarter!

By: George Newman

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Down-to-earth advice on how you can live better every day of your life! “George Newman’s book marries common sense with intelligence to gracefully provide us with some of the world’s greatest advice for living smarter. - Tom Massey, author of Ten Commitments for Men Here’s a book that shows you step-by-step how to get more out of every day and every dollar. The tips are practical and down to earth. Everyone from a recent graduate to a retiree can benefit. There’s no need to envy the guy or gal next door—the one who seems to be more successful or happier than you are. This book shares “open secrets” that can boost your income as well as eliminate everyday hassle. You’ll learn how to: · Save $250,000 in a lifetime by timing when to buy a car · Ask for a date without getting sweaty palms · Employ the “magic” word that eliminates red tape · Quote a phrase that allows you to ask personal questions · Scout a neighborhood before buying or renting a house · Use a foolproof formula for becoming financially secure These tips are targeted toward the person who makes lists, has goals, and wants to seize opportunities that others miss. Reading this book is like having an older brother whispering in your ear. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George Newman was born in Vienna, Austria. In 1938, his family fled the Nazi occupation and came to the United States. He grew up and attended public schools in Miami, Florida. After serving three years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Newman joined the staff of the Miami News as a reporter. In 1967, he moved to California where he served on the staffs of the Redwood City Tribune, Burlingame Advance-Star and San Jose Mercury News, taking time in between to earn a bachelor's degree. He subsequently received a master of science (psychology) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1973. He also served as a part-time faculty member at West Valley College in Saratoga, California from 1973-1983. Among notable achievements, Newman has received the American Political Science Association Award for Distinguished Reporting of Public Affairs; San Francisco Press Club, best news story; South Bay Press Club, best feature story; the Associated Press News Executives Conference, best feature story; and the State Bar of California's Golden Medalion Media Award for outstanding reporting on the administration of justice. He has been a volunteer in Big Brothers, a Little League Coach, and rental housing mediator for the City of Mountain View, California. He also served as a trip leader for the Sierra Club and a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of Pima County. He is the founder of Project: One Hour/One Child, a volunteer tutoring program for low-income and at-risk children and is the author of 101 Ways to Be a Long-Distance Super-Dad... or Mom, Too! Newman lived in Tucson, Arizona, and he continues to write.