Barnstorming - Live as a Pilot, Not a Passenger applies the principles of Energy Management familiar to the world of aviation to help people take control of life right here on the ground. Aviators attend flight school to master the relationships between gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Understanding and practice are the keys to gaining complete control over the airplane. These same forces are acting on you and at this very moment.

 A pilot has controls at his fingertips that allow him to overcome gravity by introducing lift; to increase thrust so the airplane overcomes drag and is propelled forward. In our daily lives, we also have the ability to successfully manage energy and take control of our lives. Take a moment to consider each of the four forces of energy. As you do, think about the people and situations in your life that fit these descriptions:

Gravity pulls you down and forces you to take action. You understand crashing is not an option so you fight gravity by introducing lift. 

Lift fights gravity and keeps you from crashing. Keep in mind, every time you introduce lift you also increase the amount of drag working against you.

Drag holds you back. There are two major types of drag. One is the result of lift and the other is inherent in design. Drag will never be eliminated completely, and to get anywhere you need to have enough thrust available to overcome it.

Thrust propels you forward. Without thrust, even the best ideas and most talented people will be stuck in one place. A major benefit of Energy Management is that it teaches you to identify and nurture important sources of thrust so they are ready when needed; too often we do not have enough time and altitude to cultivate the thrust we need on a moment’s notice. If it isn’t ready to go, we’re out of luck.

Energy Management provides the foundation for superior decision making, fewer distractions, crystal clear priorities, and the confidence that comes from being in control. Using this powerful system, you will develop an Energy Management Plan that will help you understand what needs to happen to get the energy shaping your life to work for you rather than against you. 

Order a copy of Barnstorming to see your world through fresh eyes. If you're not quite convinced, you can download a sample chapter for free. Either way, congratulaitons on learning more about living as a pilot, not a passenger.