The playbook for what comes next
Graduated Now What? the playbook for what comes next
Graduation feels like the finish line—caps fly, photos are taken, and everyone celebrates. But then comes the question no one really prepares you for: “Now what?” It’s a playbook. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, real stories, and straight-up strategies to help you navigate life after high school. From building the right mindset to managing money, from setting boundaries in relationships to cleaning up your digital life, this book breaks down what actually matters when the real world shows up.
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Why This Book Matters
This hardcover designed as the ultimate graduation gift — packed with tools for mindset, money, relationships, and life decisions.
Graduation feels like the finish line — caps fly, cameras flash, and everyone celebrates. But once the stage is cleared, most students are left with the same question: “Now what?”
Too many graduates step into adulthood unprepared for the realities ahead — managing money, building healthy relationships, making tough decisions, and bouncing back from setbacks.
Inside, students will build strength in five core areas:
🛡️ Mindset — resilience, focus, and mental toughness
💵 Money — budgeting, credit, and financial foundations
🤝 Relationships — boundaries, communication, and connection
🎯 Decisions — frameworks for choices that shape the future
📈 Growth — habits, purpose, and building forward momentum
- Give them more than a celebration — give them a foundation.
This isn’t a keepsake. It’s a launchpad.
What's Inside The Book
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Part 1: Groundwork — Who You Are Before What You Do
- The Mindset Game
- Own Your Reflection
- The Obstacle Is the Way
- Mindset Strategies That Actually Work
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Part 2: Life Foundations — What They Didn’t Teach You
- Money Moves
- Your Body, Your Fuel
- Grown-Up Stuff You’ll Wish You Googled Sooner
- Time Is a Currency
- When Plans Change
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Part 3: Building Forward — Work, Relationships & Real Life
- Level Up: Job Readiness
- Career & Purpose
- Relationships & Boundaries
- Romantic Relationships
- Friendship Dynamics
- Forgiveness & Letting Go
- Leaving Home, Building Your Own
- Giving Back
- Digital Life & Social Media
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Part 4: Growth That Doesn’t Stop
- How to Keep Learning After Graduation
- Mentorship & Asking for Help
- Professional Presence & Personal Branding
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Part 5: Wisdom, Reflection & Activation
- Emotional Maturity Is the Real Flex
Winning the Mental Game
The Crisis & Setback Playbook
Decision-Making Frameworks
Scripts for Hard Conversations
Networking & Relationship Maintenance Deep Dive
Digital Life Crisis Management
Mini Habits Library
Buying Your First Home
Letters & Reflections
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The perfect graduation gift, youth group resource, or school-wide program.
Make sure every student leaves with a playbook for the real world. Use Graduate, Now What? to equip their graduates with practical tools they’ll actually use.
Email Shamiel@Shamielgary.com for pricing
THE REVIEWS
Testimonials
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Principal
“Graduation is a big milestone, but too many students walk into adulthood unprepared. Graduate, Now What? is the first resource I’ve seen that combines mindset, money, relationships, and practical life skills in a way teens will actually use.”
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Parent
“As a parent, I wanted something real for my daughter — not just motivational fluff. This book gives her the tools to make decisions, set boundaries, and take ownership of her future. Every graduate should have a copy.”
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Youth Director
“Our youth need more than encouragement; they need a playbook. The crisis and habit sections in this book are exactly what we use in mentoring conversations. It’s a graduation gift that will keep paying dividends for years.”