Ideas have the power to create a better tomorrow. Your idea could inspire a new way to parent, a healthier way to lead, a business that changes lives, or a movement that reshapes a community.
First, Not The Last is a practical, honest and slightly unfiltered 12-step guide to help pioneers. The steps are designed to help you plan well, make hard decisions, fight distractions, and live rested. It’s for those who can’t or won’t fit in, who feel called to challenge the status quo and build something that outlives them.
Pioneers go first.
Their actions create new paths for others.
They hand over opportunities so the story
doesn’t end with them.
This book is for
people with an IDEA.
Solve a real problem
Write it down & collaborate with others
Don't go too far to one extreme
Travel light
Keep watch for greedy little pig boys
Fight your giants, both private & public
Celebrate victory without setting up camp
Keep jumping into the unknown
What to do when you’re going under
Rest is best
How to find your way back home
Letting go and moving forward
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joel is a husband, father, leader, creative, author and creative communicator passionate about helping people build healthy, purpose-filled lives. He has spent years solving problems, building teams, and leading initiatives that turn ideas into reality. Through honest storytelling and practical insight, he encourages readers to take risks, think differently, and create things that outlast them.
