DESIGN YOUR FUTURE by Paul Siegel DESIGN YOUR FUTURE: Live Your Vision in the Ever-Changing Learning Society by Paul ``the soarING'' Siegel THESIS: Each person has a vision of what he or she wants to be. But this vision is often diminished, distorted, degraded, or destroyed by the confusion, disorientation, and anxiety caused by radical transformations in society. DESIGN YOUR FUTURE clears the view by showing the reader how to paint a grand vision and live it. SEVEN Major Points DESIGN YOUR FUTURE Makes: (1) Don't allow others to define your ``success'' -- Be yourself. (2) Don't plan for an uncertain future -- Design it as you desire it. (3) Don't build your resume -- Paint a vision; (4) Don't get an education -- Be a lifetime learner (5) Don't be an organization maniac -- Be a people maniac (6) Don't be a loner -- Enlist others in your vision (7) Don't be a rugged individualist -- Build a learning community SEVEN Endorsements (1) ``In these changing times of tremendous uncertainty, DESIGN YOUR FUTURE is a `must read' for those who want to be in charge of their destiny,'' -- Les Brown, Author, Live Your Dreams (2) ``Beware! This book is not for the fainthearted. It can lead you and equip you for greatness,'' -- Joe Batten, CPAE, Author, Tough-Minded Leadership (3) ``The stories and examples in this book will spark your vision and convince you that you truly can DESIGN YOUR FUTURE!'' -- Elizabeth Jeffries, CSP, Speaker, Author, The Heart of Leadership (4) ``DESIGN YOUR FUTURE is a magnificent expression! With its guidance the reader can, at last, actualize their true potential,'' -- Burt Dubin, Professional Speaker (5) ``Full of imagination and written in non-sexist prose, DESIGN YOUR FUTURE is an excellent introduction to the role of vision and the power of thought in realizing our unique potential as individuals,'' -- Sue Mehrtens, Co-Author, The Fourth Wave (6) ``DESIGN YOUR FUTURE is an insightful - and yet easily read and fun -- book which step by step takes you through the art of creating your life. Read it and you'll have a most enjoyable learning experience!'' -- Rolf Vilhelm Vsterberg, Author, Corporate Renaissance: Business as an Adventure in Human Development< (7)``In DESIGN YOUR FUTURE Paul Siegel explores how to choose your focus and commit to it as you select the plays that will move you forward. Design more touchdowns in your life. Read it. Use its wisdom.'' -- Jim Tunney, Ed. D, Professional Speaker, Former NFL Referee For further information, please send SASE or e-mail to: Paul Siegel Learning Society Publications 3461 Marna Ave Long Beach, CA 90808 soarsegl@ix.netcom.com