Future Proof

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity and pressures of life? Being young and looking forward can be a daunting experience. The good news is, there's a way to navigate everything the world throws at you. All you need to do is pay attention to your values.
Values are the principles we live by. They range from being kind to others to remaining disciplined in the face of temptation. Once you know your values, every choice you're faced with is easy; you simply act according to the qualities you value most. The lessons in this handbook - written by former soldier, Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning adventurer Jordan Wylie MBE and based on the values and standards of the Army Cadet Force - will help you identify your values and live a future-proof life.

Jordan Wylie MBE is a former soldier, extreme adventurer, charity fundraiser, TV personality from Channel 4's Hunted and Sunday Times bestselling author. He grew up in Blackpool, on one of the largest council estates in England. He left school at sixteen with no qualifications and a criminal record. He served for ten years in the military, including operational tours of Iraq and Northern Ireland, and returned to education and gained his GCSEs, A levels, a Bachelor's and a Master's degree. He's a champion for young people and has raised over one million pounds for charities that help children access education in conflict and war zones around the world. Since 2018, he has been a National Ambassador for the Army Cadets, and In 2023 was awarded the MBE in His Majesty King Charles III's first honours list for voluntary services to charity and the education both in the UK and overseas. His proudest achievement, however, is being father to his teenage daughter, Evie. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Citadel (Mirror Books, 2017) and Running For My Life (Biteback, 2019)