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Fulfilment is a dead end.
Fulfilment is a dead end. But you can be fully alive.
For decades, Bill Burnett and I have…
A Different Kind of New Year’s Planning
Good morning, everyone,
It’s Dave here, with some closing thoughts on 2025.
As we head i…
It All Started With A Lunch
It all started with a lunch.
When I was a kid, I used to sketch cars and airplanes under m…
Why Some People Seem Luckier Than Others
Have you ever noticed how some people just seem luckier than others?
The opportunities app…
On Social Media
I Decided I Would Never Come Back to Social Media…
…until I saw what the team proposed…
Retreat to Advance: Finding Clarity in Pause
Life has a way of filling up. Work, family, commitments, routines, all important, but ofte…
Maslow was wrong!
That’s our take in the first episode of our new newsletter with Bill called Fully Alive …
Getting unstuck
Why do so many people feel stuck — even after they’ve done everything right?
For decad…
Designing My Life as a Mom of Twins
Picture this: bottles on the counter, toys scattered across the floor, laundry that seems …
From Saving 1 Million Babies to Saving Myself
When I first encountered design thinking as a graduate student at Stanford, it was framed …
Why You Feel Burned Out – Even If You’re Not Working 80 Hours a Week
Everyone’s busy. You’re swamped. I’m swamped.
We’re facing more burnout…
Design Your Comeback: Moving Forward When You’re Laid off or Looking
You no longer have a job.
Six painful words.
Families disrupted.
Livelihoods lost.
And you…
You Got Everything You Wanted – Now What?
You Got What You Wanted. Now What?
“So how does it feel to have everything you ev…
Find Your Compass: How to Navigate Big Life Questions
A compass tells you direction, but it doesn’t include a destination. It’s not …
From Closet to Compass: Redesigning Life When Your Needs Shift
A few days ago, I cleaned out my closet and something stopped me.
A dress I used to love …
Find Your Flow with Energy Maps
Ever feel like some days fly by and others drag? You’re working the same hours, sitting …