Future Proof
How to navigate your life through values
This remarkable book is for teenagers and young adults who are looking for guidance and inspiration to navigate our rapidly changing and complex world, or anyone who simply wants to be better prepared for their future. Whether you’re just starting out in your career, wanting to make a change, or simply looking for ways to improve your life, the lessons in this book
– based on the values and standards of the Army Cadet Force (ACF), an organisation that’s been shaping young minds for over 150 years – will help you achieve your goals and live a much more fulfilling life.
But you don’t have to be an Army Cadet, or have any interest in joining the Army, to benefit from the values and principles taught by both of these incredible organisations.
Written by Jordan Wylie MBE, former soldier, TV personality from Channel 4’s Hunted and Sunday Times bestselling author, as you read through Future Proof you’ll learn how to develop the skills, mindset, and resilience you need to not just survive and cope through life, but thrive in the face of uncertainty, adversity and change. You’ll discover how to identify your values, set and achieve your goals, build strong relationships and implement the highest of standards in both your personal and professional lives.
Get ready to be inspired, encouraged and challenged as you embark on this journey to become Future Proof.
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 16 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 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).
