Author: James J Semradek, JrMichael P Butler/Publisher: JaicoYear: 2006Language: EnglishPages: 135ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179925455 Description7 Principles Fro Creating Your Future provides a pathway to a more productive, fulfilling life by showing you how to balance both a satisfying career and a meaningful personal life. Not only do these principles illustrate how to become a successful entrepreneur or 'intrapreneur', they also show you that the key to a dynamic career is a healthy balance between work and personal time.These 7 Principles will help you to-Discover your strengths and dreams through self-examinationChoose low risk, high value-added business to pursueCast a vision for your lifeLead a conservative lifestyle while leveraging your time and money for goodIntegrate work with family into a harmonious balanceAdhere to your values and ethics in your businessRegularly measure your successThrough the application of these principles, you will discover how to create your dream life, enriched with purpose, meaning, and personal satisfaction.REVIEWSOne of the most complete blueprints to creating the life you want that I have ever seen.-Jack Canfield, Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul-SeriesIf you want to know how to change your life so that you can passionately pursue your heart’s desire, while making the world a better place, read this insightful book and adhere to the 7 Principles outlined. You will soar!-Millard Fuller, Founder and President, Habitat for Humanity InternationalThe book was an easy read and I enjoyed it immensely. It provides a structured and practical framework for doing what most people try to do primarily by instinct, thereby greatly increasing the probability of success and happiness in one’s life.-James P Kuhn, Former Vice President, A T KearneyABOUT THE AUTHORS: JAMES J SEMRADEK, Jr has over 30 years of diverse business experience and dreamed of being an entrepreneur from the time he was in high school. His experience includes over 25 years as a management consultant to some of the largest companies in the world including General Motors, Caterpillar, ConAgra, John Deere, Bosch, cooper Tire, Kimberly Clark, and many others. Semradek & Butler, Inc reflects the culmination of his efforts to achieve his entrepreneurial dream-to be a successful businessman able to balance the competing demands of life while focusing time and money on reaching out to others.MICHAEL P BULTER has over 13 years of business experience, primarily as a management consultant. While working together for PHH Fantus, Michael and James saw the potential to provide excellent client service while achieving their dreams, which led them to create their own small but premier consulting company, Semradek & Butler, Inc. Over the past eight years, Michael and James have worked as equal partners to provide value-added service to their clients and to pursue a balanced lifestyle.ContentsINTRODUCTION-THIS BOOK WILL SAVE YOU A LIFETIMEBy James J Semradek, JrSECTION 1: THE FUTUREChapter 1-Your Place in the FutureChapter 2-An Impassioned LifeSECTION 2: SEVEN PRINCIPLESChapter 3-Know YourselfPrinciple 1: Know Yourself-our strengths, weaknesses, dreams, and passions.Chapter 4-Select the Right OpportunityPrinciple 2-Select a low-risk, high value-added business-and execute it with excellence.Chapter 5-Cast a VisionPrinciple 3-Cast a vision-and support it with leadershipChapter 6-Money or Success?Principle 4-Lead a conservative life and leverage your money and time for good-don’t allow your desire to make money control you.Chapter 7-Integrate Work and FamilyPrinciple 5-Integrate work and Family-It’s one life, not two.Chapter 8-Adhere to Your ValuesPrinciple 6-Adhre to your values-live them and integrate them into all that you do.Chapter 9-Measure Your Success RegularlyPrinciple 7-Measure your success-using success factors that will make a difference.SECTION 3-REFLECTIONSChapter 10-Listen Up and LearnAPPENDIX-YOUR SELF-PROFILEBIBLIOGRAPHY