Synopses & Reviews
We all have a future we care about, whether it is the next year, the next decade, or even far off, after we are gone. Controlling that future is as simple as imagining it in detail and constructing a bridge of enabling goals to achieve it. By daring readers to dream and plan, CREATING YOUR FUTURE will open them up to new and creative possibilities; by creating a structured vision of where they are headed, readers will discover that they are suddenly free to be more spontaneous and present in their daily lives. A motivational road map for getting the most out of life, this five-step program - Commit, Create, Construct, Carry Out, and Celebrate - invites readers to participate fully with the book, to reflect, to revise, and ultimately to visualize and live a more meaningful and deeply fulfilling life.
Review
"Creating Your Future shows you how to create your life as opposed to living the life you were dealt. It has profoundly affected my work and has given me a whole new perspective on the possibilities for my life." -- Lynn McMullen, Executive Director, RESULTS, Washington, D.C.
About the Author
Dave Ellis is a nationally known author, lecturer, and workshop leader. He has facilitated four-day workshops on topics ranging from "Becoming a more effective college instructor" to "Creating individual life plans." These workshops have attracted more than ten thousand people. The author currently resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota, where he writes and teaches at a retreat center that he designed.
Table of Contents
THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS 1 STEP 1: COMMIT 33 STEP 2: CREATE 57 STEP 3: CONSTRUCT 117 STEP 4: CARRY OUT 139 STEP 5: CELEBRATE 207 Bibliography 224 Acknowledgements 226 Wanted: Your Ideas 227 About the Author 228