| Title | : | Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want |
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| ISBN | : | 080101882X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780801018824 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2016 |
Too many of us are doing the former--and our lives are slipping away one day at a time. But what if we treated life like the gift that it is? What if we lived each day as though it were part of a bigger picture, a plan? That's what New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and executive coach Daniel Harkavy show us how to do: to design a life with the end in mind, determining in advance the outcomes we desire and path to get there. In this step-by-step guide, they share proven principles that help readers create a simple but effective life plan so that they can get from where they are now to where they really want to be--in every area of life.
Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want Reviews
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Design your own “Regret Free” life
Living Forward starts out by addressing THE DRIFT.
The DRIFT is the tendency to arrive at destinations you don’t consciously choose. The DRIFT is facing life in a reactive way and happens when you’re:
1.) Unaware
2.) Distracted
3.) Overwhelmed
4.) Deceived
No one wakes up and says, “Today I want to DRIFT.” However, if you’re not living a life according to design, then you’re living a life according to DRIFT.
So how do you change direction and snap out of the DRIFT? Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy reveal that the average person spends 5 hours researching and shopping for a new car. The average bride-to-be spends 40 days planning a three-hour wedding. However, the average person never spends 1 day planning his or her life.
Why?
The reality is most of us don’t know how to plan our lives. Besides, it sounds daunting and out of reach.
Thankfully, Hyatt and Harkavy close the distance by demonstrating how to do a life plan. Even better, they provide examples of real Life Plans from real clients. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and life stages so readers of all kinds can relate.
The book is broken into 3 main parts: Understand Your Need, Create Your Plan, and Make it Happen. It literally walks you though the Life Plan process in a step-by-step fashion.
The Life Plan is facing life in a proactive way.
As you read this book you’ll answer 3 powerful questions:
1. How do I want to be remembered? This is your legacy.
2. What matters most to me? These are your priorities.
3. How do I get from where I am to where I want to be? This is your action plan.
Design your own “Regret Free” life by crafting your Life Plan.
The Life Plan creates clarity. It acts as a GPS.
The Life Plan creates courage. It acts as a filter.
The Life Plan creates commitment. It acts as a motivator.
Page 154 says it all, “This may sound grandiose, but we are out to change the world.” In Living Forward authors Hyatt and Harkavy do just that. They change the world one person at a time by challenging readers to create greatness one life plan at a time.
Living Forward is a fantastic tool to design the life you want and then clarify the steps you need to take to get there. -
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Much of life seems to be haphazard instead of intentional. In LIVING FORWARD, Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy give you the tools for on purpose living. Do you have a vision for where you want to take your life? Most people do not.
As they write in the introduction, “We want to provide the clarity you need to articulate a vision for your life—your whole life—and develop a plan for getting to a better destination. It’s all about being fully awake to the realities of our personal and professional worlds and using that fresh level of awareness to make better decisions and tell better stories with our lives.” (Page 23)
In a few evenings you can read this well-crafted book. The crucial question is whether you take action on the information. As the authors write in the final chapter called Conclusion, “Without a Life Plan, you most likely end up far from where you hoped to be, regretting the decisions or inaction that shape your life. Or you can roll up your sleeves and get serious about the gift called Life. The choice is yours.” (Page 157)
LIVING FORWARD can be just another self-help book or it can be life changing. The choice is yours. I recommend taking action, reading this book and then following the guidance. -
To say that reviewing Living Forward for Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy is both an honor and privilege is an understatement. Testimonials from international experts across the leadership, finance, personal development, and communications sectors leave little doubt that Living Forward is a powerful, challenging, and rewarding read.
Living Forward encourages readers to conduct a no-holds barred, uninterrupted examination of their lives and develop a consequent plan comprised of current personal and professional priorities, utilization of time, and documenting it for ones own gain and reflection.
One challenge that Michael and Daniel pose is "Imagine your funeral as a scene in a movie. When family and friends stand to speak, what are they saying ? Go ahead - you're writing the script. What do you want and hope they'll say? Capture those thoughts and you're well on your way".
As I am in my forties this will be a daunting challenge. People I have loved have already left this life, others will be soon. There are decisions from the past I will be compelled to confront. Scenes from my earlier days will awaken, some are pleasant and fulfilling while some are not.
In any case, I plan to complete this challenge (a comprehensive and detailed life plan) and simultaneously learn a thing, two, (or three) about my life priorities, relationships,career development and most importantly faith journey.
Michael and Daniel assert that one's plan to stop drifting cannot, MUST not be stagnant and sit on one's shelf to acquire particles of dust. Conversely, those of us looking to live instead merely drift must put everything into this exercise, bereft of shortcut or half-measure, if we are encounter any outcome or result that is worthwhile and beneficial.
The invaluable resources that accompany this book are second to none. Both authors are generous sharing their invaluable knowledge and expertise, life challenges, and how developing and implementing their own life plan helped them attain the level of respect they have from their families, friends, and top professionals across multiple disciplines. -
I received an advanced copy of this book for review, but I loved it so much, I bought 10 copies to pass along to friends and family. My opinions are my own.
Living Forward is all about a concept called life planning and making sure you're intentional about your choices in life. It really hit home for me when they mentioned how we plan our vacations, yet most of us don't have a plan for our lives. So true. The book covers the why, the benefits and the how of life planning. They suggest taking a full day in the next two weeks to create your life plan..I'm not able to do it in the two week time span, but I have it scheduled in four weeks.
I'd definitely recommend this book if you're looking to live intentionally and reach your full potential. You won't get there just by drifting and hoping; you have to have a plan. -
It's not very often books start out asking you to plan your own funeral, but this isn't your average book. It will open your eyes to the lack of planning in your life. Open your eyes to the reality of just how much you may be letting life control you versus you controlling life. You can't walk away from this book and still have an excuse for not living the life you want to live.
This book will change families, marriages, companies, churches, and more. It will provide you with a clear path to redefine your priorities in life and get on the path God truly desires for you to be one. -
Review Title: Prepare4Abundant Life Plan (review of Living Forward by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy)
Reviewer: Janice S. Garey
***** 5 Stars
This book takes the reader on a serious journey of reviewing what is important in the reader's life. Although it is a quick read, the depth of the planning exercises require a full day dedicated to their completion for optimal results in putting together a Life Plan.
I compare this book to hitting the reset button on a stopwatch that's been following the reader's life. The day spent in planning the Life Plan correlates to an eight hour timeout to regroup for synergy and to do away with compartmentalization.
Even before taking the suggested full day for planning, I find this book helping me in rethinking my daily schedule. This book really makes you consider what is most important and what can be scratched off of the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual to do lists. Review of what has worked or not worked on a weekly basis is an important part to insure continuing success in meeting life goals.
This book helps not only individuals, but it potentially helps businesses as they share the Life Plan process with their employees. Greater productivity results as the employees become happier in all areas of their lives. Examples are given of businesses that have used this process to enhance the lives of their treasured employees. Good outcomes are always the final result from showing that the employer truly cares about the whole life of each of their employees.
I really appreciated how the authors shared their stories and especially their vulnerability to trying to do way too much. The Life Plan set barriers of protection around their precious commodity of time using Life Accounts, designated categories of life commitments. This information will be helpful to all who read this book.
I am thankful I was chosen by the author and publisher to be an influencer for this book. I have read the book, and have not been given any compensation for my honest review. -
I just finished reading the brand new book “Living Forward” by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy (#LivingForward). The book is focused on providing you a tried and true mechanism to create and establish a personal game plan for any and all areas of your life. They call it a “Life Plan.” This book is a resource that every leader ought to read and take to heart for three reasons.
(1) It will help you be a more effective leader.
Leadership starts with you. It’s hard to lead others unless you are leading yourself. In the book, Hyatt and Harkavy remind us that, "How we lead ourselves in life impacts how we lead those around us.” They add, “Self-leadership always precedes team leadership." When it comes to systems and tricks, a Life Plan might possibly be a leader’s best friend.
(2) It will give you greater clarity.
We want to know the choices that we have in front of us, and we want know to the strategic impact of the decisions we make a long the way. In the book, Hyatt and Harkavy share that "Unless we have a destination in mind, it's tough to separate the opportunities from the distractions" The LifePlan gives you the clarity you need to cast a vision, live your mission, and minimize the distractions.
(3) It will help you finish strong.
Let’s face it – life is a marathon. It’s a long distance journey that takes you across a lot of different terrain, temperatures and unforeseen twists and turns. Hyatt and Harkavay share though, "You can do almost anything if you are willing to clarify your commitments and make incremental assessments over time to achieve them."
Every day is a new start, and I believe that perseverance is what gets you from the starting line to the finish line. But to get off the starting line and to the finish line you got to know where your going, you need to know what steps and strides to take, and what to do when you find new terrain, that change in temperature, or come up against a new twist or turn. The Life Plan gives you focus. It helps you know the way and show the way to others. It helps you create the momentum to get through the barriers and find the finish. It’s what can turn leadership into legacy.
If you haven't had a chance, I encourage you to grab a hold of this book today. But don’t just read it. Act on it. Take time to follow the advice and refactor the example stories that they provide for yourself. A Life Plan may be just the one thing that can make all the difference for you and those you lead -
How many people drift through their lives without a clear picture of where they want to go and what they want to achieve? Most of us spend more time planning a vacation than we spend planning our actual lives. I've read a lot of books in the self-help and personal growth arenas, but this is the first I've seen that provides a step-by-step guide for writing a detailed life plan. I found it to be extremely inspiring! The book itself is a quick read, with short chapters and lots of relatable anecdotes. I would recommend reading it all the way through and then going back to complete all the steps.
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In Living Forward, Hyatt and Harkavy provide a clear and concise guide and a practical template to create a tangible plan for a meaningful life. This book is for anyone who feels there is more to life than simply drifting with the current. The goal-oriented person, especially, will gain invaluable tools to create attainable and worthy objectives.
For me, the two greatest benefits gained from Living Forward are the practical guide to setting up your own life plan and the ability to customize it according to your situation. I quote: "People lose their way when they lose their why. The reasons for creating a LifePlan are as varied as there are people."
I like the way Daniel and Mike act as a seamless tag team in writing the book. It comes across natural and conversational. I also found it to be just the right length—containing all the information I need to create a workable LifePlan without being superfluous. Both authors draw from their personal experience, while also relying on research and other credible business and life coaching authorities.
But be warned, creating your LifePlan is not for the faint of heart. As the book suggests, I set aside a full day with no interruptions, but found to really do my LifePlan well, it demanded two complete days. Be sure to set aside adequate time if you plan to take this book seriously.
Living Forward is far more practical and applicable than most business/self-help books I read. The guide to creating your personal LifePlan is genius in its simplicity. I highly recommend Living Forward and the LifePlan process.
As a right-brained artist with a life goal of living the second half of my life more "whole-brained", the application of this book and plan was an ideal way to embrace both the right and left side of the brain. I feel the ability to shift rapidly between divergent and convergent thinking, (left and right) is the key to creativity, and can be sharpened and improved by capturing new ideas, engaging in challenging tasks, and broadening knowledge. Thanks Mike and Daniel for this invaluable tool. -
Living Forward is one of the best books I've read on improving your life. The authors do a very good job of making readers feel comfortable. They use many personal examples of how they've applied the principles to their own lives, so you get a sense that they're sharing this information to truly help people. One of the quotes that struck me was: "Most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than identifying what outcomes they want to see in major areas of their lives." So true.
Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy give you practical tips and thorough instruction for not only creating a plan for your life but how to separate your life into "accounts" that help you see how you are investing your time. They say early on, "Living Forward will heighten your sense of what's truly possible for you in life," and after finishing the book, I can honestly say they're right. I'm not only excited about what creating a life plan will do for my life, but I'm also excited to share this with others. -
Returned for refund. So much waffle and filler. The book doesn't offer a plan. It offers 50% of why a life plan is so important and 45% pep talk on how YOU CAN DO IT! you can implement your plan!
Target market: upper middle class Christians who can afford to "take a vacation day" and go to an "inexpensive oceanside retreat centre" to work on their life plan.
The gender essentialism was annoying (e.g. "Then there's your family. You want to spend time with your spouse and she wants time with you.")¹ but it was the low-key but constant mention of god that sent me over the edge.
Example:
In discussing aspects of life to balance, one author says it's important to look after the temple God gave him (please excuse the lack of exact quote: I no longer have the book.)
I kid you not, I was all, "He has a temple? I thought he was in business! How the hell does a god just give you a temple? So... the congregation picked a lay preacher to lead them? He's retired and he's a rabbi now? Yeah, I bet building maintenance is a lot of work and money." I swear, it was two more pages before they started talking gym routines and I realised he meant he wanted to keep his body healthy. Yes, I am familiar with the term "your body is a temple" but it had never in 40 years occurred to me anyone would actually call their corporeal form "God's temple." (yes, I had a good laugh at myself)
See, if you're a Christian American, this might feel perfectly normal to you. But it not common in Europe or Australasia to discuss private religious beliefs so openly, or so... literally. This kind of wording is a feature of a specific kind of American inspirational book, and it just reads so damn weird to people not in that culture.
Overall I do not rec. It was very expensive, and not worth it even if it was cheaper.
¹ this was not one author giving an example of his specific life. This was a general appellation to the reader, in which the reader is assumed to be a hetero male (or a lesbian living in a pro marriage equality state). Hegemony: you can't see it for the trees. -
Are You Dwelling On Your Past or Being Intentional About Your Future? Do you have a purpose that drives you toward a meaningful future? Or do you feel like you’re just drifting along wondering when things will change? Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy in Living Forward provide a step-by-step guide for designing what they refer to as a “Life Plan”. A "Life Plan" is your personal design for life and how you want to be remembered. The book provides practical resources and tools throughout that assist in designing the rest of your life rather than drifting along with little to no direction.
A favorite quote from the book is “You can't change the past, but all of us have the power to change the future.” The power to change the future lies in the evaluation of, attention to, and execution of what is referred to as nine basic "Life Accounts". Life Accounts are distinct areas of your priorities; such as marriage, children, career, finances, faith, etc. The Life Assessment Profile resource helps to determine if each of your Life Accounts are getting the attention they need. This Profile assesses each of your Life Accounts so you can see where you are doing well while also identifying areas where you may want to invest more time and focus.
Simple, yet profound. I highly recommend this "Life" changing book! Stop drifting and start living by ordering your copy today. -
Living Forward is more than just another book by great authors, it is a toolbox to use to evaluate your life. It is an easy read, almost conversation style where Michael and Daniel share their own successes and failures and how they managed them. If the reader uses the tools inside the book they will be on the path to creating a new and more fulfilling life. Each chapter had practical steps and real action to take to be able to alter your course and avoid the drift.
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A ton of the other reviews have detailed what is in this book, so I won't repeat that information again. Other self help books are often applicable to only certain people in certain stages of their lives, but this book is applicable to almost anyone. Having a plan on how to get from where you are now, to a position of how you would like people to remember you at your funeral. A somber thought and a wake up call but a highly powerful and motivating call to make the most of your life. Giving practical advice and samples of how to set life goals that pull you forward and motivate you into putting them into action.
Combine the book with the online assessment that helps you analyze 9 common areas in your life so you have some good knowledge of what you need to work on to achieve a purposeful life.
The authors strongly recommend/insist you put a whole day to create your plan - within 2 weeks of reading the book as the sooner you make a plan to do something, the more likely you are to put that plan into action - so make sure you have a day that you can get away from it all, go offline and plan your eulogy!
Although the book is split into 3 distinct sections, I would highly recommend that you read the book in its entirety first while making notes and then go back and reread the book and your notes and stop at the end of each sections to put the book into action. This way you have a complete picture of what the book is about and do not get distracted half way through.
The authors are Christian and do mention spirituality as one of the life accounts, but that doesn't detract from the book (quite the opposite in my opinion) but if that doesn't apply to you, then you have one less life account to worry about.
Although I received a discounted, advanced copy of this book, this didn't affect my review and I liked it so much I also purchased the kindle version so I would have an electronic copy to keep and refer to while my wife reads the paper version. I would also recommend that couples read the book too. Do the plan individually and then discuss how your plans match up, how they differ and then work on the important areas that enable each of you to fulfill your goals. -
When I first heard about this book, I did not immediately jump on it as I have been engaged in 5-year planning, annual goal setting and other great visionary guidance on living intentionally for 30+ years. I am a believer in this concept and have seen wonderful results in my life. What more could there be except to continue with what I was doing? However, when I was allowed to read an advance copy of the book, I was excited. Wow. This is a whole new level of what I had been doing - sleek and streamlined. It flows easily while dealing with profound truths in a way that draw you in. It pulls you into engagement with the one most precious gift we have; One's life. I could hardly wait to get away on retreat (which I did) and write my life plan. It enabled me to pull together the bits and pieces of previous planning, which I though was pretty clear, into a simple cohesive clear plan. By the time I got to the nuts and bolts of the process I was so inspired, it seemed easy (well almost, after all you are planning your life!). The tools provided saved so much time and mental energy that doing this in ONE day was achievable. ONE day to define one's life. What a gift. There is a chapter for those who have businesses that provides reason to share this on a wider level. As someone who has retired from one great career and working on another, this will come in handy at some time in the future. The process and tools provided are simple, clear and effective. I now have a life plan for the second half of my life. This book will work for any one from high school age and on.
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Most people will spend more time planning a week's vacation than they do actually planning their own life. Before today, I was one of those people. My wife and I are intentional about our budget, our savings, our children's schoolwork. We didn't realize that we weren't giving the same approach to our actual lives. It turns out we've been unintentionally "drifting." A solid life plan teaches us to get out of the drift and intentionally find and manage our purpose in our career, our marriage, our family and much more.
This book teaches you exactly how to do that, and it's backed by decades of work. Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy walk you through creating your life plan step-by-step and do so in easy-to-follow metaphors.
"The question is not 'Will you leave a legacy?' but 'What kind of legacy will you leave?'" -
Living Forward is a necessary book for anyone interested in taking control over the trajectory of their future in both the personal and professional spheres!
I wasn't sure what to expect when I received Living Forward in the mail. I just knew that I had been following Michael Hyatt's blog for a little over a year and that he had formerly been the CEO of Thomas Nelson. I was more than pleasantly surprised.
Michael and Daniel have come together to create an in-depth solution to something that plagues our society. They could call it "the drift". I realize I suffer from it to an extent as well, and the minute I started in on Living Forward I knew it was just the right book for this time in my life.
Basically, Living Forward is about Life Planning and thinking ahead to the future in order to plan out the present. No, it's not about putting yourself in God's place and figuring out your life yourself. In fact, done the right way, it hinges on God's involvement in the process and His sustaining power to live the plan out.
The book is quick--10 chapters that are easy to read and understand--and includes a lot of "extras" in the back to help you start and live out your Life Plan. I found myself reading with a highlighter and sticky tabs just to make sure I knew where to come back to. As it is right now, I'll be planning a day where I can create my own life plan.
I also really enjoyed Michale and Daniel's personal stories. They obviously live out what they've shared in the book and it isn't something that's just an "ideal" for them. They are working hard to live out their life plan and they share their wins and losses along the way too.
I definitely recommend this book to all types of people. You don't need to be a CEO of a large company to create a Life Plan. I think stay-at-home moms, corporate workers, freelancers, non-profit workers, or high school teachers (just to name a few job areas) would benefit from this. Why? Because Life Planning is ultimately not about success being defined as making a lot of money and having a prestigious job. It's about balance. It's about being satisfied in your work life as well as your home life. It's about having something to head toward and putting in the diligent work to get there. Pick up a copy of this book and take control over your future.
My rating: 4.5*
Originally posted on my blog:
http://eahendryx.blogspot.com/2016/03...
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I received a free copy of this book for review purposes, but was under no obligation to read the book or post a review. I do so under my own motivation and the opinions I have expressed in this review are honest and entirely my own. -
Living Forward is an amazing and easy to follow book! It points out that we can not just let life happen to us... aka, drifting, but it doesn't stop there, it gives us a real life plan to help us stop the drift and move into intentionality and purpose. Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy are both living examples as well as great leaders with expertise in what they share in their book. There are so many great nuggets and tools from the book, you will have to get your copy to enjoy the truth as it enlightens you to create your life plan. No home should be without it! I think the sooner you start on your life plan, the better you and the world will be. I'm grateful for this book and the authors who cared deeply and worked diligently with their purpose to get it out to share with us.
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Living Forward will help you identify the most important areas of your life, the goals you have for those areas, and how to get there. This is a must read for anyone ready to stop drifting and start living life with purpose. You'll learn not only the why, but also find HOW to plan to get the life you want.
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No one likes to think about their funeral, but authors Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy ask the reader to do just that. By thinking about how one wants one's life to end, one gains a better picture of whether or not he or she is on the right track.
It's not often that authors come up with a tool to help the reader assess thier 'life accounts' (kind of like an audit of attitudes and how one spends time). The assessment tool is free and can be found on the book website. Of course, like any self-help book, the reader can't expect the book or the assessment to magically plan their life for them. One must struggle through the hard work of self-reflection and goal setting.
The authors suggest taking a day away from everyone in which to write out a life plan (it's an activity that requires one's complete attention). I find this to be excellent advice, because if I'm at home, the temptation to avoid the task at hand by doing something 'important' would be overwhelming.
I plan on spending my 'retreat' at a state park campground--it won't cost me more than the gas to get there (I already have a park pass) and I expect it will be a great investment of my money. -
Even if you’re not “the kind of person” who does things like “life planning”… you should design a Life Plan, and this book will help you do it.
But why bother with a Life Plan at all?
There are many benefits to having a Life Plan. In Living Forward, the authors share six reasons.
These are the three that I found most important. A properly written Life Plan…
Clarifies your priorities. I don’t know if you’ve ever had this experience. Many decisions are easy to get right… if we know our priorities in advance. And many decisions almost impossible to get right if we don’t. Writing your Life Plan will help you get clear on how your priorities rank. For instance, let’s assume your priorities rank as follows: God, health, family, and work. Knowing this makes your life simpler. You won’t struggle when the boss asks you to stay late and miss your daughter’s dance recital. You will know where that priority ranks, and you’ll have no problem saying, “Sorry, boss. I don’t miss my daughter’s recitals. I’ll do this work tomorrow.”
Keeps you balanced. If you’ve followed my work for even a short while, you may know I believe “life balance” is a myth. When most people speak of “life balance”, what they mean is, “Every important part of my life gets equal amounts of time and attention.” Not only is that difficult, it’s impossible. The real key to “life balance” is giving each area the right amount of attention at any given moment. A Life Plan helps you do this, serving as a kind of “compass” that keeps you on course.
Helps you sort through opportunities. For many people, the biggest problem they face is not a lack of opportunities — it’s too many! That may sound hard to believe, but if you’re this situation (even a “little”) you already know what I’m talking about. You are a busy person, doing well in business and life… and opportunities just keep popping up. It may seem like you’re in a season of having the “Midas Touch” — everything you touch turns to gold. The problem is, nobody has time to do all the good things that come our way. As Michael Hyatt says, “You can do anything you want. but you can’t do everything you want.” But how do you sift through the opportunities and decide which to refuse? Having a Life Plan will help make these decisions easier. Know your life’s objectives. Then it’s easy to see whether new “opportunity” moves you toward your objective — or away from it.
Having good goals is not the same as having a life you designed.
Of course there are many options for creating a Life Plan.
They range from just “winging it” (making something up from thin air) to hiring a personal coach.
I have an alternative recommendation. Just grab a copy of Living Forward.
Living Forward is a quick & simple, step-by-step guide. It will help you stop “drifting” through life, figure out where you want to go, and develop a simple plan to get there. Best of all, you can work through the process and have your new Life Plan finished in a single day. -
The title of this book, Living Forward – A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want, describes exactly what the pages hold. Living Forward is a concise guide for examining your existence, defining exactly what is wanted, before drawing up a blueprint for higher life satisfaction.
I’ve done goal setting and annual reviews in the past, but what set Hyatt & Harkavy’s method above others is the way they demonstrate the interconnections between life areas. They provide a straightforward method for creating your own in depth plan that covers all aspects of life: career, family, spirituality, health, finances, etc. The authors also offer links to downloadable planning templates that you can complete and store on your own computer.
Weighing in at just over 200 pages, the book has no fluff and just the right amount of examples and anecdotes. Part One is Understand Your Need, with 3 chapters that define drifting and the benefits of life planning. Part Two – Create Your Plan – kicks off the action with 4 chapters on designing and charting your course. Part Three wraps it up with Make It Happen and 3 chapters which focus on implementation. At the end of the book are 4 full-length examples of life plans, which give you a feel for the completed process.
I’ve followed Michael Hyatt’s blog for years and I highly recommend his new book LIVING FORWARD. I’ve just completed my own Life Plan and I am delighted with the personal insights and clarity gained. So why should you buy the book? This line from the chapter 4 says it all: “Your life matters. You are here for a reason. Your job is to determine why.” Happy planning! -
Recalculating
How’s your life going? Do you ever have the feeling you are just going through the motions, getting up today, going to work, coming home, eating supper, watching TV, going to bed, and then tomorrow, getting up and doing it all over again. Do you think your life needs a change, some direction? Does your life need a GPS to help you get to where you are going? Do you even know where you are going?
In Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy you will learn how to “recalculate” your life, to use a little GPS lingo, and get your life in balance and moving forward toward your goals.
"A Life Plan is the app you need to stay on the path to the life you desire."
Living Forward will help you answer three questions that will help you refocus or recalculate your life.
Q1: How do I want to be remembered?
Q2: What matters most?
Q3: How can I get from here to where I want to be?
I highly recommend you make a small investment here, with the purchase of this book that can produce priceless benefits for you and those you love. It will help you build the legacy you want to leave behind.
"The question is not "Will you leave a legacy?" but "What kind of legacy will you leave?"
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Great book. Thank you Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy for teaching me about the drift in my life and how to develop my life plan. Buy this for yourself, your family and your friends. I did all three.
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Living Forward is about leadership development, really. Specifically, self-leadership, an area that is easy to ignore--but that everyone needs. The good news is, Living Forward gives a step-by-step plan to build the life you want.
This book, subtitled "A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want," provided clarity on a number of issues for me. I saw how I have been drifting recently, which happens, as the book states, when we are unaware, distracted, overwhelmed, or deceived (i.e. believing that you cannot change). I realized that those four words described my experience a lot of the time.
The book challenges readers to not only learn ABOUT life planning, but to sit down for a day and craft a plan. The book provides clear how-to instructions. The book's website (
http://livingforwardbook.com) also offers a lot of ancillary products (including a coloring book! how fun is that?) and freebies to help you make the most of the experience of crafting a life plan.
I highly recommend this helpful guide to designing a life you love. I received an advance copy of this book for review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. -
Readers should be aware that the book frequently mentions god and religion (specifically christianity). This may seem perfectly normal to american readers, but europeans and non religious people may find it annoying.
It´s not a very long book, so you will read it quickly, that can be a plus or a minus depending on how you look at it. I bought the book during the launch phase and was happy to receive the bonus material, but I would not pay for them extra and in my opinion the book was a bit pricey for such a short book.
The authors are skilled online marketers and much of the book I found to be an upsell to their coaching business. The book is written from the point of view of successful, male, christian businessmen and as a female entrepreneur and a non christian that did bother me as I felt I was not their ideal client.
However, having said all that, I did like the book. If you are able to look past the male/god dominated point of view there is some solid advice that can be implemented practically. I like the idea of creating a life plan, and although I´ve heard it more or less all before this book inspired me to spend time making one for myself. -
Бесплатный пересказ для желающих ознакомиться: напишите план своей жизни и пересматривайте его раз в месяц. Это важно. Конец. А мы, авторы, за эту идею поимели кучу денег.
