At 82, he’s still proving it works.

Born in war-torn Berlin and raised in poverty, Peter HenKal turned life’s toughest challenges into fuel for radical change. Through personal deadlines — not just goals — he quit smoking cold turkey, gave up alcohol for nearly a decade, downsized to just 30kg of luggage for 25 years of world travel, overcame serious health setbacks, transformed his body at 75, took full control of his finances, and now lives a simple, uncluttered, joyful life by the sea.

In How I Use DEADLINES to CHANGE and DECLUTTER My Life, Peter shares his no-nonsense, experience-tested system for breaking free from procrastination, comfort zones, and accumulated “stuff” — both physical and mental. With honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, he shows you how to:

• Create powerful personal deadlines that actually work
• Beat bad habits that have held you back for years
• Simplify your possessions, finances, and daily life
• Stay fit, healthy, and motivated well into your later years
• Turn adversity into your greatest advantage

Whether you’re 35 and stuck in a rut, 55 and ready for a new chapter, or 70+ and determined to make your best years count — this short, inspiring book will give you the mindset shift and practical tools to finally take action.

Stop saying “One day…” Set a deadline. Change your life.