Living Beyond “What If?”
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- What if you could silence the 'what-if' thoughts that hold you back and finally turn your secret dreams into a reality?
- Have you ever wondered what specific steps are necessary to successfully reinvent yourself when you feel completely stuck?
- What’s the secret to transforming your deepest fears into a powerful catalyst for your personal and professional success?
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Key Takeaways from Living Beyond “What If?”
- Understand why imagining a different future is the crucial first step to making any major life change, especially after facing severe personal setbacks.
- Discover how to embrace calculated risks that can completely change your life's trajectory, just as the author did after a series of intense life events.
- Learn how to craft a detailed exit strategy—spanning three months to three years—to gracefully transition out of unfulfilling jobs or relationships.
- Overcome procrastination and 'time inconsistency' by using a technique called behavioral chaining to break massive goals into manageable, actionable steps.
- Master the ability to silence disempowering thoughts by questioning their source and measuring success against your own goals rather than the expectations of others.
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Living Beyond “What If?”
Imagination & Setbacks+
Calculated Risks+
Overcoming Procrastination+
Conquering Fear+
Purpose & Planning+
Relationships & Leaping+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 7
According to Shirley Davis, what is one of the most important first steps in making a big life change, despite the inevitable setbacks of reality?
Question 2 of 7
Based on Davis's experience helping corporations and individuals, what is the typical timeframe required to see an exit strategy through?
Question 3 of 7
What psychological concept explains why people procrastinate by valuing immediate rewards over future rewards?
Question 4 of 7
How did Davis use 'behavioral chaining' to overcome her own procrastination when dealing with $22,000 in credit card debt?
Question 5 of 7
According to the text, which of the following represents the only two innate fears humans are born with?
Question 6 of 7
What is the primary purpose of Davis's annual Caribbean 'ME-TREATS'?
Question 7 of 7
Before you can successfully invest in relationships with your 'personal board of advisors' or extended network, what foundational relationship must you establish first?
Living Beyond “What If?” — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 21 — Imagining your future is one of the first steps toward making it real.
- 32 — After recovering from difficult experiences, Davis learned to leap forward – and never look back.
- 43 — Beat procrastination by changing how you think about your goals.
- 54 — Face your fears by working through them, acting on them, and staying focused.
- 65 — To reach your goals, create a plan and discover your purpose.
- 76 — After investing in your relationships, it’s time to take a leap of faith.
- 87 — Final summary
Living Beyond “What If?” Summary & Overview
Living Beyond “What If?” (2021) is an empathetic handbook to realizing your dreams. It shares intimate, affecting anecdotes and sets out a step-by-step guide to overcoming your fears and achieving success.
Who Should Listen to Living Beyond “What If?”?
- People struggling to get over a particular fear or blockage
- Those who want to reinvent themselves but don’t know how
- Anyone looking to level-up their life
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