This is the most concise, practical and accessible of Ben’s books. It packs a real punch and if you’re looking to improve your life the model outlined here will help you to get there. Using the latest insights from psychology and building on Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, the premise is that focusing on the future and taking steps to move towards that vision will set you up for success.
The first part of the book outlines seven threats that hold us back from achieving our goals and the second provides a clear framework to counter them. There are a number of practical exercises to work through, so have a journal ready, and each part is exemplified with anecdotes and specific examples of how Ben has applied the framework to his life.
In addition, there are links to downloadable resources to help you with each stage of the process. These include tools to enable communication from your ‘future self’ to you at some point in the future. There are also thought-provoking creative exercises to help you work through your goals and aspirations to bottom out the areas you want to focus on. Finally, there are useful routines for mornings and evenings, as well as practical tips to help you succeed.
The book is deceptively simple, and the framework clear, but you’ll need to put the work in to get real value from it. If you’re interested in simplifying your life, increasing focus and working towards a compelling future, this is definitely worth a read.
