Get All Access for $5/mo

The Game of Real Life: Tips for Being a Responsible Adult (Infographic) You have to take the plunge eventually.

By Grace Reader

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Plattform | Getty Images

You may have just graduated, gotten your first real job and hope to move out of your parents' house. Whether you like it or not, welcome to adulthood. Many decisions await as you take on this process.

Do you take vacations? What kind of car do you buy? Do you have children? How expensive are kids, anyways?

It's no secret that being a responsible adult is hard, but here are some suggestions, in the form of the below infographic from PathSource, to make it easier.

Click to Enlarge+
Being an adult (Infographic)
Grace Reader

Contributor

Grace Reader is a former editorial intern at Entrepreneur.com and a current freelance contributor. She is a third year journalism and media communication major at Colorado State University. Grace is the PR and marketing manager at Colorado State University's Off-Campus Life, and a sports anchor at CTV Channel 11. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Most Popular

See all
Fundraising

Working Remote? These Are the Biggest Dos and Don'ts of Video Conferencing

As more and more businesses go remote, these are ways to be more effective and efficient on conference calls.

By Bryan Lovgren
Growing a Business

The Best Way to Run a Business Meeting

All too often, meetings run longer than they should and fail to keep attendees engaged. Here's how to run a meeting the right way.

By Jacqueline Whitmore
Starting a Business

How to Find the Right Programmers: A Brief Guideline for Startup Founders

For startup founders under a plethora of challenges like timing, investors and changing market demand, it is extremely hard to hire programmers who can deliver.

By Vasily Voropaev
Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

By Eve Gumpel
Growing a Business

You Need an Advisory Team More Than Ever. Here's Why — and How to Run One Effectively.

The right advice, particularly in a company's early stages, can be an existential matter: how to surround yourself with the right minds.

By Kalon Gutierrez
Growing a Business

You'll Never Satisfy Your Customers — or Grow Your Business — Without Doing These 3 Things

Customer feedback can be used to drive sustainable growth. Here are three approaches to how you can move past measurement to drive improvement and ultimately grow your business.

By Phil Prosser