Summary of Living Forward

Living Forwardexplains the importance of having a concrete Life Plan to prevent drifting from day to day and instead live a proactive life of success without regrets. The authors outline how to create a Life Plan and share success stories that exemplify the opportunities a well-thought-out Life Plan can provide

how best to implement the plan going forward, such as the weekly, quarterly, or annual review.

A Life Plan should always be clearly visible to keep the plan alive and simplify its continued implementation over time.

Once people create a Life Plan, they must regularly review it to ensure they keep their priorities in mind.

Finally, specific actions should be outlined that could move planners from their current state to the ideal future they envisioned for that life account.

assess their current circumstances in terms of that life account,

Next, an inspiring quote is used to support the core purpose for that life account.

First, planners should assign each life account a purpose statement to determine what their primary role and responsibility will be for that life account

planning process makes people happier because their present is occupied with anticipated happiness and the excitement that accompanies that anticipation.

thinking of legacy from the start, the planner is better equipped to make the decisions necessary to preserve that envisioned future rather than succumb to temptations in the present that can derail future goals.