The central idea of this book is developing "Aligned Thinking," which is when "What you really want from life and work drives every action" and "Every action takes you step-by-step to what you really want."The keys to developing aligned thinking are three questions:

Now Question. How do I get the most from the only thing I control - my actions now?

Focus Question: With the many options I have, how do I stay focused on what I really want?

Purpose Question: What do I really want from life and work?