The Futureverse: The Tools of Success, with Dave Evans and Dr. Grace Lorden
Nov 24, 2023
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Life designer Dave Evans and behavioral scientist Dr. Grace Lorden discuss tools for building happy lives, understanding human decision making, finding flow in the workplace, overcoming biases, and the generative cycle of becoming.
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Prototyping and experimenting in life design can lead to personal success and fulfillment.
Reframing failure as an opportunity for growth and conducting post-mortems can accelerate personal and professional development.
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Building Happy and Healthy Lives
In this episode, journalist Kamal Ahmed hosts a conversation with two experts, a life designer and a behavioral scientist, on how to build happy, healthy, and productive lives. They discuss practical tools and insights for achieving personal success and fulfillment. They emphasize the importance of prototyping and experimenting in life design, rather than pursuing a singular passion. They also explore the power of diverse perspectives and the concept of failure as a learning opportunity. The episode concludes with suggestions for practicing gratitude and focusing on personal growth and becoming.
Becoming vs Doing: A Generative Cycle
The experts challenge the dichotomy between being and doing, presenting a generative cycle of becoming. They encourage individuals to view themselves as constantly evolving and growing, rather than fixed entities. By fueling their personal growth and authenticity, they can engage in meaningful actions and experiences aligned with their values and interests. This cycle of becoming allows for continuous improvement and fulfillment in life.
Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity
The discussion emphasizes the importance of reframing failure as a natural part of the learning process. Rather than fearing failure, individuals should approach it as an opportunity for growth and development. They suggest conducting post-mortems after both successes and failures to gain insights and learn from the experience. By adopting this mindset, individuals can overcome the fear of failure and take risks that lead to personal and professional growth.
Practicing Gratitude and Celebrating Authentic Moments
The experts recommend practicing gratitude as a way to shift focus from losses to positive aspects of life. They suggest setting a regular reminder to reflect on and appreciate five things that went well each day. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of celebrating moments when individuals authentically embody their values and make a meaningful impact. By recognizing and cherishing these moments, individuals can cultivate happiness and fulfillment.
In this episode, Kamal Ahmed is joined by two bestselling authors: a life designer and a behavioural scientist to discuss the tools and insights that we can use to build happy and healthy lives. A mechanical engineer by training, Dave Evans teaches the overwhelmingly popular Designing Your Life courses at Stanford, and is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life. Dr Grace Lordan is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, and the author of Think Big, Take Small Steps, and Build the Future you Want. She is also the inaugural Director of the Behavioural Science MSc at the LSE, and has served as an expert advisor to the UK government sitting on their skills and productivity board.
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