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5.0 out of 5 stars Be All That You Can Be
Yesterday, I handed off a copy of Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, a refreshing and pragmatic guide to crafting a fulfilling life using design thinking principles. Typically, I use design thinking to focus in on solving the right problem in the right context, but in this context, it gets a little personal. Drawing from their experience teaching at Stanford University, the authors offer a framework that helps readers approach life’s big questions - career, purpose, happiness - not with anxiety, but with curiosity and creativity.Some of the key #themes that drive the narrative:𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲. The same iterative, human-centered process used to design products can be used to design a meaningful life. This includes prototyping, reframing problems, and embracing failure as feedback.𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Life design is not a solo endeavor. Engaging with others - through conversations, mentorship, and shared experiences - is essential to uncovering new possibilities.𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. One of the book’s most powerful tools is the “Odyssey Plan,” which encourages readers to sketch out three radically different versions of their future. This exercise breaks the illusion of a single “right” path and opens up imaginative alternatives.𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀. The authors tackle common mental traps - like “I need to figure out my passion” (insert obligatory eye roll) - and offer reframes that reduce pressure and expand options. Instead of waiting for clarity, they advocate for action that generates insight.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. Rather than committing to major life changes blindly, test ideas through small experiments - informational interviews, side projects, or short-term gigs.A key #takeaway for me is that you don’t need to have it all figured out to start designing a better life. The process is iterative, insightful, and deeply personal. By shifting from decision-making to curiosity-driven exploration, you unlock paths that feel authentic, energizing, and empowering.One #quote from the book really stood out to me: “You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you are.”I'm a firm believer that we create our own luck by taking the initiative and blazing our own unique path. But to carve that path, you have to be firmly grounded in where you stand... you've got to look inward to blaze a path outward.𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is more than a bookshelf-worthy self-help book - it’s a toolkit for intentional living. Whether you’re a college student, mid-career professional, or - like me - and aging military retiree, the book offers a flexible, empowering approach to navigating life’s uncertainties with creativity, purpose, and confidence.
5.0 out of 5 stars Your Teens/Young Adults Need This!!!
The book came in very great condition. The content itself in the book is life-changing. At the end of each chapter is a prompt to practice the material from the chapter. Whenever my life circumstances change and/or improve, I can update the prompts for more clarity on my new circumstances. Of all the self-improvement books I’ve read, this is the only one I actually reread and reuse—it’s that helpful and impactful. I highly recommend this book for teens and adolescents for graduation gifts or any life milestone, really. I wish I had this book sooner in my life.
4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Guide to Understand and Direct Your Life
I found this book an easy read with very practical steps for determining what drives me and what I need to do to align that with my retirement and volunteer efforts. The authors leverage design thinking which I was exposed to in my work career and have seen work. That make me somewhat biased with this approach. The authors approach is non-judgemental and generic enough go be applied to a variety of life situations. However, it does key on career/job decisions. I would recommend it to others In many life stages.
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
This book was AMAZING! The author is super talented and this book was such an informative and fun read! I recommend 1000%!!
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide to anyone living life.
Dave and Bill expertly help you navigate your current life no matter the stage and teach you step by step to design the dream life you’ve always wanted, in your career, personal life and hobbies. This book was really helpful in recognising my priorities and giving me a direction to achieve a balanced life where these priorities get the attention they deserve. I recommend this to anyone, but especially teenagers and adults about to begin navigating their own life!
3.0 out of 5 stars Too much emphasis on careers
It’s a really good book, but it’s 90% about your career which makes sense because the majority of your life is spent in your career, but I was hoping it would cover discovering passions and hobbies as well.
5.0 out of 5 stars Get un-stuck when contemplating career choices
If you're finding yourself unsure of how to proceed with your career direction, this book has really helpful exercises. It blends brainstorming with thoughtful decision making.
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my word....
So, life is a bit challenging right at the moment and I asked for advice on one of the various blogs I subscribe to.One of the folks there recommended this book. (@.@)Life changing is overdone and dramatic, but Perspective changing? YES. The authors have come up with a different perspective on dealing with life using a lot of tools that I have read about before, but didn't work well for me. This perspective and the exercises within changed that ... a LOT.Very strongly recommend.If you have a kid graduating college/high school/trade school/grad school, this would be an ideal gift. The ideas and exercises within it are something I really wish I had 'back in the day'.They haven't reinvented the wheel or perfected "What Color is your Parachute"; the book gives you a very different perspective on problem solving and life creating using a lot of the tools we've all worked with before. Just the perspective is totally new, for me at least.Thank you so much!
About delivery packaging...
No doubts on the content for this book, but hope seller could consider wrapping books up before placing them into shipping bag, doesn't feel good to received a new book with dented corners etc.
DYL, from Design to completion
This book helps you understand in solid ways why you may be unhappy and how to resolve that feeling, from Odyssey plans to prototyping, discovery of your life plan is inside!
Good book
Quite a good book. Well written. Recommended to those who are interested in the topic.
Creating your Life - wer das will braucht das Buch
Creating your Life - wer das will braucht das Buch. Super Buch. Auf jeden Fall das Hard Cover nehmen für schriftliche Arbeit mit dem Buch.
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Me gusto. Propone ideas para cuestionarnos ciertos pensamientos limitantes. Buena lectura para pensar.
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Imported From: United States
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Editorial Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be All That You Can Be
Yesterday, I handed off a copy of Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, a refreshing and pragmatic guide to crafting a fulfilling life using design thinking principles. Typically, I use design thinking to focus in on solving the right problem in the right context, but in this context, it gets a little personal. Drawing from their experience teaching at Stanford University, the authors offer a framework that helps readers approach life’s big questions - career, purpose, happiness - not with anxiety, but with curiosity and creativity.Some of the key #themes that drive the narrative:𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲. The same iterative, human-centered process used to design products can be used to design a meaningful life. This includes prototyping, reframing problems, and embracing failure as feedback.𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Life design is not a solo endeavor. Engaging with others - through conversations, mentorship, and shared experiences - is essential to uncovering new possibilities.𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. One of the book’s most powerful tools is the “Odyssey Plan,” which encourages readers to sketch out three radically different versions of their future. This exercise breaks the illusion of a single “right” path and opens up imaginative alternatives.𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀. The authors tackle common mental traps - like “I need to figure out my passion” (insert obligatory eye roll) - and offer reframes that reduce pressure and expand options. Instead of waiting for clarity, they advocate for action that generates insight.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. Rather than committing to major life changes blindly, test ideas through small experiments - informational interviews, side projects, or short-term gigs.A key #takeaway for me is that you don’t need to have it all figured out to start designing a better life. The process is iterative, insightful, and deeply personal. By shifting from decision-making to curiosity-driven exploration, you unlock paths that feel authentic, energizing, and empowering.One #quote from the book really stood out to me: “You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you are.”I'm a firm believer that we create our own luck by taking the initiative and blazing our own unique path. But to carve that path, you have to be firmly grounded in where you stand... you've got to look inward to blaze a path outward.𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is more than a bookshelf-worthy self-help book - it’s a toolkit for intentional living. Whether you’re a college student, mid-career professional, or - like me - and aging military retiree, the book offers a flexible, empowering approach to navigating life’s uncertainties with creativity, purpose, and confidence.
5.0 out of 5 stars Your Teens/Young Adults Need This!!!
The book came in very great condition. The content itself in the book is life-changing. At the end of each chapter is a prompt to practice the material from the chapter. Whenever my life circumstances change and/or improve, I can update the prompts for more clarity on my new circumstances. Of all the self-improvement books I’ve read, this is the only one I actually reread and reuse—it’s that helpful and impactful. I highly recommend this book for teens and adolescents for graduation gifts or any life milestone, really. I wish I had this book sooner in my life.
4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Guide to Understand and Direct Your Life
I found this book an easy read with very practical steps for determining what drives me and what I need to do to align that with my retirement and volunteer efforts. The authors leverage design thinking which I was exposed to in my work career and have seen work. That make me somewhat biased with this approach. The authors approach is non-judgemental and generic enough go be applied to a variety of life situations. However, it does key on career/job decisions. I would recommend it to others In many life stages.
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
This book was AMAZING! The author is super talented and this book was such an informative and fun read! I recommend 1000%!!
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide to anyone living life.
Dave and Bill expertly help you navigate your current life no matter the stage and teach you step by step to design the dream life you’ve always wanted, in your career, personal life and hobbies. This book was really helpful in recognising my priorities and giving me a direction to achieve a balanced life where these priorities get the attention they deserve. I recommend this to anyone, but especially teenagers and adults about to begin navigating their own life!
3.0 out of 5 stars Too much emphasis on careers
It’s a really good book, but it’s 90% about your career which makes sense because the majority of your life is spent in your career, but I was hoping it would cover discovering passions and hobbies as well.
5.0 out of 5 stars Get un-stuck when contemplating career choices
If you're finding yourself unsure of how to proceed with your career direction, this book has really helpful exercises. It blends brainstorming with thoughtful decision making.
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my word....
So, life is a bit challenging right at the moment and I asked for advice on one of the various blogs I subscribe to.One of the folks there recommended this book. (@.@)Life changing is overdone and dramatic, but Perspective changing? YES. The authors have come up with a different perspective on dealing with life using a lot of tools that I have read about before, but didn't work well for me. This perspective and the exercises within changed that ... a LOT.Very strongly recommend.If you have a kid graduating college/high school/trade school/grad school, this would be an ideal gift. The ideas and exercises within it are something I really wish I had 'back in the day'.They haven't reinvented the wheel or perfected "What Color is your Parachute"; the book gives you a very different perspective on problem solving and life creating using a lot of the tools we've all worked with before. Just the perspective is totally new, for me at least.Thank you so much!
About delivery packaging...
No doubts on the content for this book, but hope seller could consider wrapping books up before placing them into shipping bag, doesn't feel good to received a new book with dented corners etc.
DYL, from Design to completion
This book helps you understand in solid ways why you may be unhappy and how to resolve that feeling, from Odyssey plans to prototyping, discovery of your life plan is inside!
Good book
Quite a good book. Well written. Recommended to those who are interested in the topic.
Creating your Life - wer das will braucht das Buch
Creating your Life - wer das will braucht das Buch. Super Buch. Auf jeden Fall das Hard Cover nehmen für schriftliche Arbeit mit dem Buch.
Me gusto
Me gusto. Propone ideas para cuestionarnos ciertos pensamientos limitantes. Buena lectura para pensar.
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