Living Life Backward

I recently heard a leadership style described as “Living Life Backward”. This is such an intriguing idea that I had to learn more about it!

Living Life Backward is the idea of focusing on a goal, on a vision of a desired future state, with such dedication that that future pulls you forward. That vision of the future dictates the next step we will take, as well as the ones after it.

I like this concept of living my life backward. It gives me much more confidence in the small steps I am taking today because I know that even though the action may seem small, insignificant or even unusual taken by itself, I know that, in the context of where I am going, it makes eminent sense!

In fact, living my life backward gives me a great sense of hope…and of conviction that what I am doing is right. It helps me prioritize the many tasks that I face each day and liberates me to move to the bottom of my to-do list those tasks that don’t bring me closer to my goal.

Question to Ponder: What would change if you saw yourself as living your life “backward”? Do you have a clear vision to which you are passionately committed?