Live It! summary

Did you know the average American watches over five hours of television every day? This is a huge chunk of time that could be spent on more fulfilling activities.

The trouble is, there seems to be a massive discrepancy between what we think is important and how we actually use our time.

If so many of us know how to eat healthily, why are obesity and diet-related illnesses increasing?

It’s because there’s a difference between knowing what is right, and actually doing it.

We are social beings, and interacting with others and living in line with our communities’ expectations is a basic value we all share.

So it’s a given that people around us will try to influence our decisions, and will often disagree with what we choose to do with our lives.

Guess what? You’re not going to live forever. So why do you keep postponing your dreams to play out at a vague, uncertain time in the future?

To avoid regrets when it comes to the end of your life’s road, you need to set your priorities while you still can.

Now that you have a clear vision for the future and strong motivation, you’ll still need some other tools before everything can fall into place.

It’s likely you’ll face moments when nothing seems to go right, and progress stalls. During these times, it’s vital you remember to think positively.

Now you know how thinking positively can help you get the results you want – so what’s stopping you from getting out there and living your dreams?

The trouble is, many of us find it hard to shake off our negative, limiting beliefs.

If you want to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the smartest thing to do would be to look up the highway to San Francisco on a map before you leave, and refer to the map during the trip.

The same applies to your life. You can only achieve your goals if you have a clear, detailed roadmap of your future.