Get Your Shit Together: Preparing for Life's 'What-Ifs' Self-Study Course
Preparing for Life's 'What-Ifs'
GYST Essentials Video Lesson Series
Self-Study Course
Preparing for Life's 'What-Ifs': Online, self-study course so you can finally get your *stuff* together.
Chanel Reynolds condensed over ten years of workshops, trainings and interviews along with road tested guidebooks and how-to advice to help you get your to-do list done. Take care of your family's most important plans and critical documents before life goes sideways - it's easier than you think!
80-page Course Workbook: Master checklists, questionnaires, tools and resources to better prepare for when life goes sideways.
Easy Tools: Interactive spreadsheets with expanded GYST essentials checklist, details tracker, state-by-state guide, and curated resources.
Step-by-step instructions: 4+ hours of video how-tos guide you through critical tasks, to-do lists and next steps to make meaningful progress with confidence.
Nudges & Reminders: Ongoing nudges, support and weekly emails with additional tips, reminders and guidance to keep you on track.
Get the essential end-of-life planning basics like wills and living wills, emergency plans, finances, insurance policies, digital accounts and 'what if' plans completed.
This course is for every individual, couples and family who needs to get *stuff* done but has felt too overwhelmed, confused, busy, or don't know where to start.
GET STARTED (Part 1): Create your personalized checklist, what-if list, prioritize your goals and timeline.
LEGAL DOCUMENTS (Part 2): Critical legal basics every adult needs: Must-do estate planning documents like wills, power of attorney and advance care directives.
MONEY & INSURANCE (Part 3): Emergency funds, finances and insurance policies. Do you have enough of the right type of plans/policies in place? Let's find out.
DIGITAL DETAILS & WRAP UP (Part4): Wrangle the important details like your (hundreds of) online accounts, store and share documents safely.
Get Your Legal and Financial Planning Basics and Documents Done!
WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE: Preparing for Life's 'What-Ifs' - It's Time To Get Your Shit Together (4 min)
FREE PREVIEWGet Started Survey: GYST Preparing for Life's What-ifs Self-Study Course - Get Started Survey & Introduction
TODO: Course Workbook - Download & Save the PDF to add, edit and save your changes
VIDEO Part 1: Getting Started Introduction - Overview of Checklist, Goals & Priorities (2 min)
FREE PREVIEWVIDEO Part 2: Getting Started Instructions - Step-by-Step Instructions and Workbook Walk-through (PDF pages 1-7)
VIDEO Part 3: Getting Started Wrap Up - Your Tasks and To-Do Items
TODO: Essentials Checklist & Details Tracker (spreadsheet)
ESTATE PLANNING: WELCOME VIDEO (3 min)
FREE PREVIEW[VIDEO 1] Estate Planning Guidebook Instructions: Documents, Questionnaires & Instructions - PDF begin on page 8 (22 min)
[VIDEO 2] Legal FAQs: How long does it take? How much does it cost? (2 min)
FREE PREVIEWEXAMPLES: Sample Legal Documents - Estate Planning Documents Package, Will & Living Will (for reference only)
RESOURCES: Estate Planning Resources - Online Document Templates for Will, POA and ACD
MONEY & INSURANCE: WELCOME VIDEO
FREE PREVIEW[VIDEO 1] Money & Insurance Overview - Plans, Policies and Covering Your 'What-If's' (10 min)
[VIDEO 2] Money & Insurance Guidebook Session: Cover Your A$$ets Now, Later & in The Future - PDF Begin 43 (50 min)
[RESOURCES] Articles, Links and Advice: Money & Insurance
[Reading List] NYT Article by Your Money Columnist Ron Lieber, 'The Best Investment of All: The People You Love the Most'
DIGITAL DETAILS, ACCOUNTS & DOCUMENTS: WELCOME VIDEO
[VIDEO] Digital Details & Legacy Guidebook Session: Wrap Up, Storing, Saving & Sharing Docs & Details - PDF page 68 (40 min)
[RESOURCES] Round Up & How to Get it Done!
[SURVEY] Course Wrap Up Survey - Thank you! (6 questions, 2 min)
Yes, this course is an online, self-paced course designed so you can view the video lessons and complete tasks and todo items at your own pace. Depending on your needs and goals - most students find success targeting 3 months as goal.
Once you have registered and purchased the course you will have access to all course content, videos, resources and materials for 6-months. If you would like to request additional time, please contact GYST at [email protected]
The course costs special $149.00 to register. Once your register you will have access to the course videos and materials for 6-months. The course fee refunds considered within 24-hours from purchase.
You are encouraged to invite your partner, spouse or life co-pilot to join you. If additional friends or family members would like to participate, please ask them to sign up and register as a separate individual or household.
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