Insights and Skills

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Longevity

Find out about the latest research on longevity and a new life model at Stanford University’s Center on Longevity. Old notions of career and retirement have become obsolete as our lifespans stretch into our 80s, 90s and possibly beyond 100. How do you plan your “retirement” when it may last 20 or 30 years? .

Laura Carstensen: Life Expectancy and the New Longevity is a wonderful overview of the dramatic change and the need for a new Life Plan.

Designing Your Life

As a former tech executive I’ve always found design thinking a compelling way to drive user-centered innovation. I’m excited by Bill Burnett’s application of design thinking to designing your life. Here is Bill’s TEDx Talk on Designing Your Life.

Encore Career

Here are case studies of Stanford Business School alumni who designed a fulfilling encore career.

Happiness

Happiness is not just a “hippie” notion. There is serious scientific research from respected universities. I have found Dr. Laurie Santos’ Happiness Lab podcasts always interesting, insightful and fun to listen and learn.

Mindfulness

I built this app with Rise2Realize to practice meditation for emotional cleansing and a practical perspectives on life. Available on App Store: https://goo.gl/aF4Ddx and Google Play: https://goo.gl/jatKVa.