You took off the name tag. Now what?

For many young adults, the years following a mission are filled with both excitement and uncertainty. The structure, purpose, and spiritual intensity of missionary life suddenly give way to questions about relationship, career, education, mental health, faith, and the future.

In The Next Ten Years, founder of successful outdoor brand Cotopaxi, Yale Senior Fellow, and former mission president Davis Smith offers practical guidance for navigating the decade that will shape much of your future. Drawing from his experiences as a young missionary in Bolivia, a mission leader in Brazil, a husband and father, and a business leader, Smith writes with the warmth of a trusted mentor, sharing hard-earned lessons on education, purpose, leadership, relationships, finances, and building a meaningful life centered on Christ.

This deeply practical book is written for returned missionaries and young adults who want to hold on to their faith while building lives of impact, adventure, and joy.

Whether you feel confident about the future or are struggling to find your footing, The Next Ten Years is more than a self-help book. Through personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical counsel, Smith provides a clear roadmap for building a life of purpose, growth, and discipleship rooted in Jesus Christ.

Your mission may have ended, but your greatest adventure is just beginning.