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Building on the renowned Stanford course "Designing Your Life," this book adapts the designer’s mindset to personal career and life choices. It provides a step‑by‑step toolkit—rooted in iterative prototyping and reflection—to help readers ask what they truly want, reframe setbacks, and create diversified pathways toward fulfillment. Whether you’re at the start of a career, considering a change, or simply seeking a clearer direction, the book offers an agile, versatile approach that can be applied at any age or life stage.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: Bill Burnett
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