From Near Disaster to Double Win: How Life Planning Saved My Sabbatical (and Possibly My Marriage)

Do you have the tools and clarity to make confident decisions in the face of unexpected challenges? Here’s . . . ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [Feel Like You're Achieving Goals, But Missing Purpose? Busy checking things off your list, but not sure if they align with your deepest values? You're not alone. Most life-planning approaches are complicated and leave you feeling stuck. Join Michael Hyatt and Marissa Hyatt for a live, FREE webinar and discover five simple steps to create a ten-year life plan that leads to success, purpose, and impact, including: Defining Your Mission Identifying Your Values Plotting Your Current Trajectory Describing Your Desired Future Determining Your Next Steps, Including Key Milestones and Essential Habits Multiple days and times available. Click below to reserve your seat for the day/time you want.]( Hey {NAME}, I was about to embark on a well-deserved sabbatical with my wife, Gail. We had planned it for months. We were ready to disconnect, recharge, and come back refreshed. But then, as fate would have it, I received a voicemail while we were on our layover in Dallas about a critical work emergency that threatened to derail the entire vacation. There was a meeting, and my board of directors wanted me back in town. My heart sank. Gail and I had been looking forward to this trip for months. We were heading to a cabin in the Rocky Mountains. I’d been skirting on the edge of burnout, and this was light at the end of the tunnel. I was really between a rock and a hard place—either board the plane and go on my vacation, threatening my job, or go back on my promises to Gail, abandon our trip, and risk burning out. But here's the thing: In that moment I remembered my personal values. Two of them are Family and Integrity. It was a tough decision, one made even harder by the conflicting emotions swirling inside me. Ultimately, I decided to remain true to our plan. I trusted my team to handle the immediate crisis, knowing they had the skills and resources needed. And I knew I needed to stand for my personal health and the time together with Gail. The outcome? A double win. My team proved themselves capable and empowered, the meeting went smoothly, and Gail and I enjoyed our sabbatical without guilt or worry. We came back refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges, our bond strengthened by navigating this hurdle together. This experience solidified my belief in the power of having a life plan that includes personal values. It's not just about planning the perfect future; it's about having the tools and clarity to make confident decisions in the face of unexpected challenges right now—because that’s when it counts. LifeFocus™ is not your typical life-planning process. It will help provide you with a clear sense of purpose, clarity to enable better decision-making, and a clear path for the life you truly want. I want the same clarity for you and your spouse and your future together. 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