Plan to the Future
Simple Advice for Young People
by Michael Anthony Attard

---

Simple advice for young people What does it mean to be accountable? Why is discipline important? Where is your education leading? When will life become meaningful? How can you be successful and happy at the same time? Answers to these questions and more, is in this book. The logical presentation of ideas, are specifically written for young people. The accompanying pertinent stories will both amuse and edify. Michael Attard shares his experience and insights, gleaned from years of study and hands-on work with young people in both educational and working environments. The book stresses the importance of the formative years while acknowledging that individuals have personal optimum paths towards success. This is a succinct guide that enables young people to grasp the imperative of planning a future. Ideally the book will be read by parents as well.

---

About the Author Born in Toronto in 1953, Michael Attard graduated from York University with a Combined Honors in Philosophy and Psychology. He worked in the wholesale grocery industry holding clerical, supervisory and management positions. In 1988 with a plan to have more control over his life he moved to Stratford, Ontario, where he ran a Bed & Breakfast. Simultaneously working in the grocery retail business provided experience working with young people. He later pursued a career in financial planning becoming a certified financial planner. In 2004 he moved to South Korea, working for twelve years as an English as Second Language teacher. Teaching elementary through to high school broadened his perspective on young people. Since retirement in 2016 Michael has taken up writing. He has traveled extensively and plans on seeing more of the world. He lives in South Korea with his wife Osuk.

---

Contributors

Author

Michael Anthony Attard