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Life is a design challenge from "summary" of Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett,Dave Evans

Life is a design challenge that we all must navigate. Just like a designer approaches a problem, we too must approach our lives with curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to experiment. Design thinking provides us with the tools to tackle the complex and ever-changing landscape of our lives. When we view life as a design challenge, we understand that it is not a linear path with a predetermined outcome. Instead, it is a series of iterations, prototypes, and experiments that help us learn, grow, and adapt. By embracing this mindset, we can approach our challenges with a sense of possibility and optimism. Design thinking encourages us to reframe our problems, to see them not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth and innovation. When we shift our perspective in this way, we open ourselves up to new solutions and possibilities that we may not have considered before. Just as a designer seeks feedback on their work, we too can benefit from seeking feedback on our lives. By sharing our challenges and ideas with others, we can gain new insights and perspectives that can help us move forward. Collaboration and openness are key components of the design thinking process. It is important to remember that design thinking is not about finding the perfect solution, but rather about finding a solution that works for us in the present moment. Life is constantly changing, and our solutions must be flexible and adaptable to suit our evolving needs and desires. By embracing the concept of life as a design challenge, we can approach our problems with a sense of curiosity, creativity, and resilience. We can experiment, iterate, and learn from our experiences, knowing that each challenge is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
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    Designing Your Life

    Bill Burnett

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