This book is designed to help the individual acquire skills in life planning. Part 1 focuses on achieving the most from use of the book. It discusses personal responsibility, personal goals, and possible uses of the book. Part 2 contains the procedures to follow. It begins by listing benefits from setting goals. Exercises that follow assess attitude, aspects of one's self-image, postponements, strengths, values, and fantasy. Part 3 guides the individual through defining strategy for achieving goals. Exercises assist with the following activities: (1) clarifying the next moves in the individual's personal life; (2) determining criteria for choosing; (3) evaluating goals; (4) choosing between goals; (5) checking goals; (6) putting goals into action; (7) reviewing choices; (8) identifying obstacles to use of time to advantage; and (9) recruiting help. A summary checklist follows. A bibliography lists 14 references for further reading about life planning. (YLB)