The Unlock: Humanity at Work Rewriting Your Story: Embracing an Epic Life with Carolyn Buck Luce
Jun 5, 2023
Join Carolyn Buck Luce, a diplomat, professor, and author of *Epic, The Women's Power Playbook*, as she encourages listeners to rewrite their life stories and embrace their true purpose. She discusses the constraints of the 'good girl' archetype and shares the transformative concept of the decade game for planning one's life. Highlighting the importance of emotional connections, Carolyn advocates for reclaiming personal power and modeling purposeful living for loved ones. Prepare to discover your epic self and foster group genius in the workplace!
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You Live In Stories, Not Just Life
- We live in the stories we tell about our lives and relationships rather than living reality directly.
- You can rewrite those stories anytime to serve your purpose and destiny.
The 'Good Girl' Story Limits Power
- Many women are born into an archetypal 'good girl' story that creates limiting shoulds and smallness.
- Rewriting that fairy tale allows women to exercise power for a larger purpose and become more epic.
Decade Game Began At Age Eight
- At eight Carolyn created her first decade game inspired by JFK and her mother and planned toward service and purpose.
- That path led her to study Russian and work as a diplomat in the Soviet Union promoting cultural exchange.
