Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans is a practical guide that applies design thinking to life planning. The authors, both Stanford professors, present a framework for building a fulfilling life by viewing it as a design project.
The book offers exercises and strategies for identifying what works, prototyping possibilities, and making intentional choices that lead to a more satisfying life, regardless of where you are in your career or personal journey.
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