The Time Freedom Podcast

Look Back/ Look Ahead Life Design

Episode Summary

When was the last time you paused to reflect on where you’ve been—and where you want to go? In this episode, co-hosts Kirby Denison and Brian Herriot introduce the Look Back, Look Ahead method, a simple but powerful framework for clarifying your life vision. Through personal reflections and practical insights, they show how revisiting past aspirations can shape future decisions, and why long-term visioning matters as much as short-term goals. From self-care and the four pillars of happiness to balancing career and personal fulfillment, this conversation will inspire you to design a future that feels intentional—and start taking steps toward it today.

Episode Notes

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Visioning clarifies goals and guides decision-making.
2. The Look Back, Look Ahead method makes life design structured and doable.
3. Self-care is non-negotiable for growth and fulfillment.
4. A 10-year vision can shape your actions in the present.
5. Personal reflection creates alignment between work and happiness.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Introduction to Life Visioning
• 2:50 – The Look Back, Look Ahead Process
• 5:41 – Personal Reflections on Career Paths
• 8:07 – Why Self-Care Matters
• 10:37 – The Four Pillars of Happiness
• 13:08 – A Current Life Snapshot
• 15:53 – Looking Back at the Past
• 17:53 – Envisioning the Future
• 21:42 – Conclusion + Key Takeaways