If success is your goal, dramatically increase your odds by learning from a master! Educator, administrator, businessman, mentor, thought leader and financial expert Lou Pepe has studied what works and what doesn’t in his thirty-year career, and has taken the time to distill the timeless principles that separate the successful from the less so. This enjoyable read takes you step by step through the key elements of constructing a logical path to success – how to plan, “directional logistics”, aligning with the vision, holistic planning, and more. Whether you’re a student, launching a small venture, a community organizer, a leader of a corporate or non-profit team, this book is your ticket to thoughtful and intentional planning all around what we want: SUCCESS!

David G. Dietze, JD, CFA, CFP; President and CIS, Point View Wealth Management, Inc.; frequent guest on CNBC, FOX, Bloomberg, CNN and regularly quoted in Barron's, WSJ, LA Times

Goals are everywhere in our personal and professional life and Lou Pepe will make you look differently at what you plan and how you plan. With a focus on simplifying the most complex areas of planning, Lou brings solutions while charting a map to effectively navigate the terrain. Today’s Magellan – this cartographer knows the territory. This easy to follow guide takes the mystery out of the process by using timeless examples from history and current case studies, the book provides a practical understanding of how the planning process works. You will be challenged to approach your potential future life scenarios with a new energy. Read and find your path to better planning!

Michael J. Wozny, AIA, CID, LEEDAP, Director of Educational Projects, EI Associates Architects & Engineers, P.A.

Lou Pepe has done it again and written another practical, clear, and accessible book on the multiple facets of planning. His incredible details of the planning process are supported with research-based theory. He takes the reader on a journey from the starting point of understanding the need to plan and arrives at the destination of learning how to plan. This book transcends educational leadership and is appropriate for all organizations, private and public and challenges the reader to rethink everything your previously knew about planning. Goal setting, Holistic and Logistical Planning, Resource Management, Contingency and Succession Planning are just some of the aspects that Mr. Pepe details in this book for individuals/teams/organizations to align their mission/vision/goals with their outcomes. I am so grateful for this book as it is guaranteed to bring out the best in all of us!

Michael D. Kuchar, PhD, EdM, superintendent of schools SBJC; assoc. professor, Seton Hall University; NJASA Past President 2017-18; NJ Dept. of Ed Best Practices Award Winner (2001, 2004)

This step by step guide encompasses the very elements of planning and lays them out in a thoughtful and beneficial way to ensure anyone’s success by relating how we work – to how we live in our everyday life! As a business owner and veteran of logistics, shipping, and commerce for over 38 years, my team and I have been energized and rejuvenated after reading Lou’s latest book! Sharing the decisions, he has faced and had to make will help you realize the importance of always having a plan with a final destination!

Not just an enjoyable read, but a MUST read for anyone looking to improve and benefit in the ever-changing times we live. Start with Planning will ensure you’re on the right path for a successful and satisfying career! Why settle for a single when a home run is right at your fingertips – score today by grabbing this book!

Josh H. Kalish, Owner/President Debjo Sales DBA Book-It Distribution