Taking time to design your life is at least as important as planning a vacation. Yet, the average American family will spend hours, days, and even weeks to find the perfect destination, the most efficient mode of transportation; taking time to construct a daily chain of events that will allow for an exquisite experience. Once the plan is in place, it allows the vacation to proceed with limited surprises, a comfortable execution, and without the daily stress of constant indecision. Consider that your “life plan” and expectations are at least as important as a vacation.
So what is right for you at this time in your life? Is it time to vigorously pursue your goals or is it time to stop and smell the roses. There are those who loudly proclaim, “No pain, no gain” and others that encourage you to “Go with the flow.” Success can be yours, but what is success to you?
This book is about taking the time to determine where you are in life and what is important to you. With the “Run Away with Purpose”, Retreat Guide, you have the opportunity to create, manage, and build a framework that will evolve as you do and give your life the structure necessary to confidently take care of your responsibilities while pursuing your greatest dreams.
A periodic Retreat is important for everyone, from successful executives and general staff, to housewives and moms. You may be fully engaged in developing a career or you may be a retiree who is finally enjoying watching grandchildren grow and evening sunsets. A Retreat gives you an opportunity to look at the big picture, choose the details that are most important and design a plan that is special to you in seven key areas of your life.
There is real peace of mind that comes from being purposeful and well-organized in our intentions. You want to arrive in the future prepared economically to meet and sustain the things that are important to you.
A Retreat is about coming to terms with your past, having a clear view of the present, and creating an enthusiasm for the future.
There are seven primary sections to the Run Away With Purpose, personal Retreat Guide. Some of the sections require strategic energy and concentration. Other sections require you to put down your paper and pen, go for a walk, soak in a tub, or put your feet up. Ultimately, each section will require a blend of conscious and subconscious thoughts.
The rate of change during our lifetime is at an all-time high. Many times life is like juggling while standing in a canoe. You need to create a balance that will allow you to perform. A personal Retreat is designed to screen out the distracting and incessant noise of the media and well meaning family and friends. It gives your subconscious mind the time and space to remember your own personal aspirations and your conscious mind the time to design a system to keep you on track,
On your quest to design and define your definition of success, remember to take time to enjoy the journey and create memories that will give you a reason to smile.
