Living is a life-long process and working is a daily activity that will engage us for at least one half of our lifetime. As an agricultural society, life was far less complicated and frenetic than it is today - living and working were more balanced. Today, how work gets done does not naturally lend itself to a balanced, integrated Work-Life and this influence seems to be in place for the foreseeable future. We come ill prepared for what we experience in the workplace today. The ever-increasing incidence of stress, anxiety and depression present glaring proof. Regan believes that 'today we are living through circumstances that must, in essence, be similar to what people coming off the land faced at the lime of the Industrial Revolution...a whole new world of work and living that was so different from the world they knew. The trauma of that time easily matches what we face today.' This integrated guide to career and personal life management presents a step-by-step Career Management process that empowers readers to make appropriate and meaningful choices about career issues, while considering the impact of those choices on their personal lives. It makes an impressive case for championing proactive career management.. .the entrepreneurial way and encourages individuals to see that no matter where they are in their careers, the option for meaningful work and a well-balanced Work-Life is attainable.