PDF Now What? Revised Edition 90 Days to a New Life Direction Laura Berman Fortgang 9780399173165 Books

Product details Paperback 304 pages Publisher TarcherPerigee; Revised ed. edition (March 3, 2015) Language English ISBN-10 0399173161

Now What? Revised Edition 90 Days to a New Life Direction Laura Berman Fortgang 9780399173165 Books Reviews

• Holy cow - where to begin... Last fall I enrolled in a coach-facilitated Now What Program based on this book. It was a commitment - the process involved a weekly group meeting for about 10 weeks coupled with weekly homework (read a chapter of the book, complete the assignments in the book). The homework required a lot of introspection and reflection - this was a time commitment. It was often frustrating to be thinking about, but not knowing, what my "it" was and whether it would ever become clear. The process revealed patterns I was aware of but learned anew - this excellent book coupled with expert coaching/facilitation made that possible. By the end of the program I had clarity about which of two disparate paths I wanted to go down. Since that time that clarity has crystalized into something amazing that I never saw coming. In short, I realized that, at this moment, I am exactly where I need and want to be (and I haven't changed a thing about my employment situation). What I intend and want to do in the future is only slightly different from, yet is 100% congruent with, what I am currently doing. This epiphany is a complete game changer. I no longer expending energy wondering "what if..." or "should I..." With this clarity, every thought - every action - is purposeful and propels me forward. I am energized in a way I haven't been in a long time and in a way I though might no longer be possible for me. I realize that I had been working very hard but not seeing the full fruit of my labors because my energies were divided due to indecision and uncertainty. What a gift I have been given. I feel truly blessed. If you are looking for clarify, you owe it to yourself to give this a try. Commit the time to the process described in this book. Believe me when I say I understand "busy" - but I was committed to the process and found the time - some weeks it was in 10 minute chunks here and there. Buy the book, complete one chapter at a time; don't move ahead until the chapter assignments are completed (I know this is hard - I wanted to read the whole book in a weekend and be handed enlightenment instantly). Be patient. Do the assignments - especially when you're frustrated. If you feel stuck, re-reach the chapter or sections of the book. Have a faith that the process can work; for me, the outcome is priceless!
• If you want to get through the slough in your brain and prepare yourself for all of the life transitions you're going to have, this is an excellent book to help you prepare. I'm pretty sure I'll use it again for the next life transition.
  
  If you're going to hire a coach, I'd suggest you finish this book first, or at least the first 1/2 of it to prepare. Your curiosity level about yourself will rise, your confidence in all the skills your past has given you will rise and you'll find new words to describe who you are and what you have to bring to any business.
  Good luck to everyone!
• I am an authorized facilitator of the Now What? program from Laura Berman Fortgang and I use this book with my clients. It is a wonderful, step-by-step practical methodology for figuring out your next step, whether it be career, after a divorce, retirement, etc. I highly recommend!
• Be ready to go deep. Don't rush take your time and you will find your best life. I even gifted one to my daughter.
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• I followed this book as recommended. I put in the work, and it helped me tremendously as I was navigating a big life change.
• Great new edition.
• Thoughtful book with insightful exercises that do indeed help one identify and plan for one's next move in change for the better.