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Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want

Michael Hyatt (Goodreads Author),

Daniel Harkavy (Goodreads Author)

3.93 · Rating details · 4,230 ratings · 427 reviews

Each of us has but one life to live on this earth. What we do with it is our choice. Are we drifting through it as spectators, reacting to our circumstances when necessary and wondering just how we got to this point anyway? Or are we directing it, maximizing the joy and potential of every day, living with a purpose or mission in mind?

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Feb 25, 2016 Kary rated it it was amazing

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? M ...more

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Feb 20, 2016 W. Whalin rated it it was amazing

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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 real ...more

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Feb 21, 2016 Conor Cusack rated it it was amazing

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 a 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. ...more

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Mar 01, 2016 Philomathory rated it it was amazing

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 fu ...more

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Feb 25, 2016 Sundi rated it it was amazing

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 red ...more

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Jan 21, 2016 Janice Garey rated it it was amazing

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 reade 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. ...more

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Feb 21, 2016 Paul Gustavson rated it it was amazing

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 lead 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 ...more

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Feb 14, 2016 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: personal-development

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 anecdo ...more

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Feb 21, 2016 Randy Elrod rated it it was amazing

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 ac 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. ...more

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Feb 21, 2016 Coreen Tossona rated it it was amazing

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.
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Mar 01, 2016 Emma Sea rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: dnf, returned-for-refund, motivation, time-management, non-fiction

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.") 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.

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Feb 29, 2016 Alex Stophel rated it it was amazing

This book helped me clarify and prioritize the important aspects of my life in two short and enjoyable hours. I'm certain I'll use the concepts I learned in this book to create and maintain a plan for my life going forward. Highly recommended. ...more

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Feb 29, 2016 Mitch Miles rated it it was amazing

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 assis ...more

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Mar 01, 2016 Shelly rated it it was amazing

I really thought I had this goal setting thing mastered. I've taken a few classes and really felt like I knew what I was doing with goal setting and planning for the future but then I read this book!

It doesn't just talk about setting goals, it's about planning your life to leave the legacy you want to leave not the legacy that just happens. It has inspired me to work at the most important things every day. It's given me the clarity to how I can pursue and make time for those important things.

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Feb 20, 2016 Charles Johnston rated it it was amazing

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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Mar 03, 2016 Andy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, kindle

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 pract 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. ...more

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Feb 29, 2016 Nancy Cullen rated it it was amazing

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 str ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Matt Lyles rated it it was amazing

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 ...more

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Feb 09, 2016 Emilie Haney rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction

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 plague 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*

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Mar 03, 2016 Lisa Barnett rated it it was amazing

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 en ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Matt Perkins rated it it was amazing

This is a book that has caused me to do some major evaluations in my life. How do I want to be remembered, by who and for what? My wife passed away this past year from cancer and it has caused me to look at how I can be intentional with my life and moving forward. Thanks to Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy for laying out a great method to stop drifting and be intentional. If you're at a crossroad in life, I highly recommend you get this book! ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Amanda McDowell rated it it was amazing

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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Mar 03, 2016 Anita Ojeda rated it it was amazing

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-he ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Lauren Bach rated it it was amazing

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 ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Stan Stinson rated it really liked it

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” ...more

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Mar 04, 2016 Ray Edwards rated it it was amazing

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 a 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. ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Mark Thomas rated it it was amazing

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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Mar 03, 2016 Bilal Sununu rated it it was amazing

Shelves: business

This is one of the books that you need to continuously refer to and is suitable for all type of readers: business, personal improvement, home, ...
I will be gifting the books to all that I care for.

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Mar 04, 2016 Keri Kent rated it it was amazing

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. be ...more

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Mar 09, 2016 Sif Traustadóttir rated it liked it · review of another edition

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 price ...more

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