Always Look 3 Stoplights Ahead: 9 Principles for Establishing Successful Schools portrays the remarkable journey of an immigrant from Hungary who, after facing the death of his parents, along with a terrible economic depression in Europe, migrates to America, seeking a better life. Gustav's journey is guided by nine research-based educational leadership principles learned from both his mentors and his experiences on the path. This man's story is marked by love, struggles, learning curves, dreams, leaps of faith, an incredible desire to become an effective educator, and most importantly, the motto to always look three stoplights ahead.