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Family success is a complex and multifaceted concept, but it is one that is important to many people. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of what family success looks like, but there are some key ingredients that are essential for any family that wants to achieve its goals. The equation for family success is vision + plan + discipline + committed consistency.

If you want to unlock the equation to family success, you need to have a clear vision, a well-crafted plan, discipline, and committed consistency.

The FSTI book on family goalsetting is a valuable resource for families who are looking to achieve their goals. The book provides practical guidance and strategies for developing a shared vision, creating a plan, and implementing that plan successfully.

If you are brave enough to write out your vision and plan, and if you have the discipline and committed consistency to put it into action, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. So what are you waiting for? Start today!

Anthony G. James, Jr. holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in human development and family studies from the University of Missouri and a B.S. in Sociology (with a minor in Military Science) from Lincoln University (MO). He is an associate professor in the Department of Family Science & Social Work at Miami University. He is the editor-in-chief of Marriage and Family Review. Dr. Jamesโ€™s research and thought leadership has appeared in Diverse Issue in Higher Education, TIME, and the Thrive Center for Human Development blog. He is the editor of Black Families: A Systems Approach, co-editor of Essays of Advice, and author of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: A Practical Guide.