Permanence : Become the Person You Want to Be and Stay That Way

Answer six simple questions daily and you can change almost anything.

If you’ve ever hit a goal and thought, Now what?—you’re not alone. Permanence is your tool for lasting success—not the kind that’s here one day and gone the next, but the kind that sticks with you. How? Small, consistent steps—six questions daily—that keep you focused, on track, and synced with what you care about most.

The real challenge isn’t just getting there. It’s staying there. In this book, you’ll learn the Daily Question Process, how to use feedforward instead of feedback, and how to build systems of accountability that actually work. You’ll stop thinking about quick wins and start getting better and better in a sustained way—driven by who you want to be, not what others are doing.

Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, Permanence helps you eliminate distractions, track what matters, and create permanent habits that get you where you want to be—not just once, but for the long haul.

Success isn’t a one-time event. It’s about showing up for yourself, every day. This book gets you there, and keeps you there.

Lisa Broderick is a seasoned C-suite executive, corporate board member, and nonprofit founder with three decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, blending science with personal transformation. Author of the international bestseller All the Time in the World, which was translated into dozens of languages, and a frequent contributor to Psychology Today, Lisa distills human behavior, science, and systems thinking into complex organizational and behavioral insights. Her books deliver practical, results-driven strategies that empower individuals and organizations to achieve lasting success.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a world-renowned business educator and executive coach, a member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, and the only two-time #1 leadership thinker in the world. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having sold over four million copies and published in thirty-six languages. His New York Times bestsellers are: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Mojo, Triggers, and The Earned Life. Marshall’s clients have included over two hundred major CEOs and multiple leaders who have been recognized as CEO of the Year in the United States. His current mission is to share all that he knows with as many people as he can around the world.