"Ain't Gotta Be the Way It's Always Been" is a story describing a son and grandsons personal and family growth in understanding priorities that matter from a patient grandfather while on a backpacking adventure. The reader will be introduced to the Values-Beliefs Model, the FIRE Principle, and the Priority Assistant as well as other concepts and principles related to growth, achievement and finding a sense of fulfillment. The tools and principles apply to personal, family, as well as business and organizational growth and development. The "Ain't Gotta Be" story tells of a grandfather who...