The Designing Your Life Workbook: A Framework for Building a Life You Can Thrive In

by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans

The Interactive Companion to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book Design the most important project of all: your life. Based on the wildly popular Stanford course that started the life design movement, this notebook, which has a metallic spiral spine, frosted acetate cover, and elastic bellyband allows you to dig deeper into your curiosities, motivations, and skills; define your goals; and track your progress. Work through innovative option-generating tools and exercises, including: · A Health/Work/Play/Love Dashboard tool to reflect on your work/life balance · Questions to help you articulate your Lifeview and Workview and define your life design Compass · Good Time Journal pages to log your energy and engagement throughout the day · Fold-out dotted paper for mind mapping to generate new ideas and getting unstuck · Worksheets to help you ideate alternate Odyssey Plans for different versions of the future you · Charts for tracking your Life Design Interviews Whether you’re a recent graduate, mid-career, or contemplating your encore life or retirement—and whether it’s time to make that big move or you’re just interested in making your current situation a little bit better—The Designing Your Life Workbook is your dynamic roadmap to building a joyful, fulfilling life that always holds the possibility of surprise.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Personal Development, Journal, Personal Growth

144 pages, Spiral-bound

Published April 3, 2018

About the author

Bill Burnett is an award-winning Silicon Valley designer and the Executive Director of the renowned Design Program at Stanford University.

Bill Burnett is the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford. He directs the undergraduate and graduate program in design at Stanford, both interdepartmental programs between the Mechanical Engineering department and the Art department. He got his BS and MS in Product Design at Stanford and has worked professionally on a wide variety of projects ranging from award-winning Apple PowerBooks to the original Hasbro Star Wars action figures. He holds a number of mechanical and design patents, and design awards for a variety of products including the first “slate” computer. In addition to his duties at Stanford, he is a on the Board of VOZ (pronounced “VAWS – it means voice in Spanish) a social responsible high fashion startup and advises several Internet start-up companies.

Reviews

[Lisa Jones Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great framework for thinking about life decisions. The idea that we each have multiple potential good life paths, and there isn’t a single “right” decision is powerful. This takes the focus off of trying to figure out the best decision, to figuring out what option you want to try out right now, with flexibility to make different decisions in the future. The related podcast is also useful.

[Kari Sweeten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was assigned to read this book for my communication class at college. It has many mind-blowing moments and I highly recommend this to any adult!

[Shaima · Rating 5 out of 5]

I completed this workbook alongside the actual book. Every chapter of the book I took the time to complete the corresponding workbook section. I must say it has changed a lot of for me to see the possibilities that I have for myself. Because of this book I have made drastic changes in my life and I wish to show others this path! Highly recommended!

[Jacquelynne Heiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good! I read this one not for myself but i love their optimistic views paired with data. As a designer i love to see these concepts applied to creating a life for yourself in which you can be happy.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone who is seeking for the answers of wonderings, this is a good book.

[Lemon_leaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Convenient to use when pair with the book. No need to draw everything yourself, feel more formal and your energy could be spent more on thinking rather than logistics.

[Susan Iverson · Rating 3 out of 5]

i don't know that i can say i read this or how to rate it, as it is a workbook, but i own it and have been working my way through it, guided by a book club

[Kyle McManamy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I initially thought this would be a useless addition, but it was very helpful to have the templates gathered all in one place. Recommended for use with the book.

[Maryam Azam · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gives you a work-frame. Pushes you to act right away instead of sitting in your head. Helps you to make your life structured.

[Savanah Miles · Rating 5 out of 5]

So helpful if you’re feeling lost or want a career refresh

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good companion to the actual book. It’s great for putting those practices into action in one beautiful little book. Great quality!