PGP # I

(A 2-Day Workshop)

"Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry."
--Mark Twain

The above lines inspire us to live better lives. We understand that Twain was referring to an honorable, respectable, and desirable life. But what does that mean? Is that a life of wealth and luxury? Is that a life with a happy family and loyal, loving friends? Is that a life of world-class accomplishments and unmatched experiences? Maybe it's all of those things. Or is it?

The truth of the matter is that a desirable life isn't something that can be described on the whole. It's not the same for everyone. Fortunately, we don't all have the same tastes. Can you imagine how bland life would be if we all thought and acted according to the same set of desires? Although there is a common foundation beneath every life of significance, there is a unique design that characterizes the life YOU most desire; one that is different from the life of your spouse, children, friends, and co-workers. A custom life, so to speak, uniquely designed for you.

The QUESTION is not: What does a desirable life look like?

People will try to qualify it, stating that things such as a respectable title, high social status, the attention of the opposite sex, a big bank account, a fast car, or a large estate make up such a life, the truth is that there really isn't one answer. People don't have the same desires.

The real QUESTION is: What does a desirable life look like to YOU?

It's a question that most people could answer but very few do anything about. Maybe it's because the answers don't seem attainable.

The truth is that for most people, things really aren't that bad. But then, if you're not building the life you really desire, what are you building? You're still building something aren't you? Maybe you've spent 20 years of your life pursuing something that isn't entirely wrong, but isn't completely right either. You're successful but not very happy. On the outside, your life seems in perfect order but inside it's a frustrating, jumbled mess.

Or maybe you're just beginning your career and want to take the right steps to a desirable future, but you're not sure how to determine what those steps should be.
Or maybe you're relatively happy with your life, but there is still a constant tugging at your heart telling you that something is missing, telling you something more to life-and you have yet to discover what that missing "something" is.

If you are not living the life you really desire, what is keeping you from "remodeling" your life to better meet your desires?

Is it fear of failure or rejection that keeps you from building the life of your dreams?
Is it lack of motivation?
Lack of time?
Lack of energy?

You know your reasons. and they are probably very real to you. But if I told you that you are actually spending more time, exerting more energy, and facing the prospect of greater failure by avoiding the life you truly desire than by building it, would you want to exchange the tools of your current trade for a construction belt?

I am not going to tell you that building the life of your dream is EASY. Construction can be a sweaty job. But I will tell you that building the life, the future, you truly desire is much easier than building a life that doesn't satisfy your desires.

The good news is that no matter what your life looks and feels like right now, it's never too early to begin building or too late to begin remodeling. Construction involves taking the right steps and using the right tools.

Remember that the future has yet to happen. And the saying goes, YOU hold the keys.

This workshop is based on the groundbreaking works of Todd Duncan "Life by Design", and Barbara Sher's "Live the Life You Love." We here at National Institute for Leadership Development (P) Ltd., would like to express our gratitude for the use of their endeavor, insight and wisdom so that lives touched by their words and experiences would truly flourish, and be healed and blessed.

Introduction A Desirable Life

Session 1 Discovering your unique Design

Honest Answers

Defining True Success

Securing Your Purpose

Building from the Heart Up

Session 2 Establish Your Foundation

A Value-Full Life

Why You Do What You Do

Absolutely YOU

Getting In Line With Your Design

Session 3 Drafting Your Future

Envisioning the BIG Picture

The Eyes of Possibility

A Clear Picture of your Life

From A Pencil to Hammer

Session 4 Raising Your Walls

Raising New Walls/ Cutting New Doors

Walls of Commitment

Mansion or MoleHill?

Session 5 Constructing You Dream Life

Start: But Build Smart

Pick Up Your Happer-Of-Purpose

Your Initial Projects

Conclusion Be Ready for Committed and Effective Actions

Tuitions: NC Rs. 1,700/-per participant. Lunch and Snacks included.

Number of Participants: 25-30 Max

Timing: 8:30 AM—5:00 PM