

Behind the Book: Walking to Destiny
Apr 27, 2023
Christopher Snider, CEO of the Exit Planning Institute and author of Walking to Destiny, dives into his writing process and the motivations behind the updated edition of his book. He details the innovative 5-4-3-2-1 framework, emphasizing the importance of relentless execution in achieving long-term value. Chris shares insights on leadership versus management, personal anecdotes from his value-acceleration lifestyle, and discusses generational shifts in business ownership that promise an impending wave of wealth transfer. He concludes with the powerful message that destiny is a choice.
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Five-Four-Three-Two-One Framework
- Value acceleration is organized as 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 to simplify the methodology for leaders and owners.
- This framework reframes leadership and execution into five stages, four Cs, three legs, two concurrent paths, and one goal: value.
Relentless Execution Wins
- Execute relentlessly across all three legs to turn strategy into measurable results.
- Prioritize doing the work consistently because execution often separates winners from competitors.
Exit Planning Is A Multiplier
- Exit planning and value acceleration act as multipliers that deliver both immediate income and long-term value.
- You do not have to choose between present income and future exit outcomes when you apply the methodology.