Game Plan

'Nearly everyone past 40 has a choice. Do I drift into old age? Or do I believe the best years of my life are still ahead of me? If you choose the second alternative, you will need a game plan, and this book will help you design it.' -- Lyle E. Schaller 'With this book, there are no more excuses for postponing or evading the decision about what to do with the second half of your life -- the half after age 40 or 45.' -- Peter F. Drucker 'Bob's words are a burning bush calling us away from retirement and into 'refirement.' Read and get ready for the best part of your life!' -- Max Lucado 'This successor to 'Halftime,' his book on stock-taking at midlife, gives you the step-by-step instructions for doing what he had earlier simply recommended. If you are trying to decide what comes next for you, this is the book to help you do it.' -- William Bridges, Author 'Bob Buford again encourages us to wake up to what really matters in life, and then challenges us to have the fortitude to plan and live accordingly.' -- Dennis Bakke, President 'If you are in your 40s or 50s, you may already be thinking of retirement. Bob Buford looks you in the eye and asks 'retire from what, to do what?' In an open and engaging way, 'Game Plan' tells us how and why everyone in the middle years of their life needs to change their view of success. Bob's own story of moving from mere achievement to magnified significance is inspiring, but more important, it is also a good map for those eager to embrace the future. So if you'd like to do what you really want to do for the next 30 years or so, reading 'Game Plan' is a strategic place to start.' -- Dr. Stephen A. Hayner, President "Game Plan' is the next step in the journey toward purpose-driven living. Bob has written another winner!' -- Dr. Rick Warren, Senior Pastor 'This book succeeds hugely, in describing the predictable moments of midlife passage, plotting the longitude and latitude of a man or woman's 40s and 50s. Buford is this era's cartographer to the human soul.' -- David G. Bradley, Chairman 'Bob Buford lays out in crystal clear terms those ideologies and lifestyle approaches that make the mature years satisfying and meaningful. He gives a clear vision and sense of direction for a meaningful follow-up to the first half.' -- Norman Brinker, Chairman 'In 'Halftime' Bob Buford deeply struck a chord with thousands of middle-agers who yearn for something more. Now with 'Game Plan' he shows them how to find it. Inspired by Bob's own remarkable midlife transition, these two books open a whole new world of possibilities for a generation uniquely positioned to give, and by giving to receive.' -- William T. Solomon, Chairman 'Though obviously a very committed Christian, Bob Buford's writings are applicable to individuals of any faith. He appropriately challenges all of us to make a difference in 'Halftime' and helps us to develop our individual road map in 'Game Plan.' His guidance should give readers the opportunity to fulfill their dreams in a much more significant way than in the first half of their life.' -- Ronald G. Steinhart, Chairman 'Bob Buford challenges us to enjoy and appreciate the second half of life's journey. It is our chance to exert our greatest influence. 'Game Plan' offers great commonsense instructions to map the way. I highly recommend it.' -- Carl Sewell, Chairman "Game Plan' guides us in our efforts to convert good intentions into effective and fulfilling action. It's an invaluable tool to produce results.' -- J. McDonald Williams, Chairman 'Bob Buford's first book, 'Halftime,' made a great impact on me. I needed that focused perspective! His sincere commitment to significance in life is an inspiration to many, including me. I'm excited about the opportunity to take another journey with Bob in 'Game Plan." -- Elvis L. Mason, Managing Partner 'Bob Buford's 'Halftime' is one of the best books I've ever read on making the rest of your life the best of your life. In 'Game Plan,' Bob takes his good thinking and shows you step-by-step how to make the second half of your life really work.' -- Kent Edwards, Coauthor 'Bob is really in touch with the issues that challenge me and, I suspect, many other men. His wisdom combined with his thoughtful suggestions and challenges make his books truly unique.' -- Steven S. Reinemund, Chairman and CEO 'In this book, Bob Buford helps us understand how to implement your game plan for the second half, with a goal-line objective of significance.' -- C. William Pollard, Chairman of the Board 'Bob Buford has done a remarkable job of taking stock at life's intersections, then finding fresh ways to leverage his experiences, energies, and resources in service to others. Many find his insights catalysts for growth.' -- Harold L. Myra, President and Chief Executive Officer

A personal guide for implementing the principles of 'Halftime,' and thus making the journey from success to significance.

Thousands of readers have found an exciting new vision for the second half of life in the bestselling book, Halftime. Bob Buford showed us that we aren't experiencing a midlife crisis that's winding us down to our retirement years, but a break in the game that can prepare us for the most exciting half of life.

In Game Plan, Buford gives you a practical way to move from success to significance and create an individual strategy that can get you where you want to be five . . . ten . . . twenty . . . thirty . . . or more years from now. If you sense it's time for a positive change in your life, Game Plan gives you the tools to uncover your best self, aim for your highest dreams, and make your career and personal life more meaningful and fulfilling than ever.