Block 7 Featured Course / Department: Economics & Business / Professor: Lora Louise Broady ’83, CC Executive in Residence
This course explores the creative process as a framework for designing a fulfilling and purpose- driven life. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and reflection, students will develop the mindset, skills, and strategies to navigate the complexities of life and make intentional choices that align with their passions, values, and aspirations.
From the Prof. Broady:
Empowering students to take a proactive approach to designing a life that reflects who they truly are and what they want to achieve aligns with the CC spirit of educational adventure. It’s about taking agency, shaping your life to align with your personal values, passions, and goals – and making conscious decisions in your career, relationships, health, and personal growth. By taking time to explore personal values, energy sources, influences, perspectives, and goals, students can build their way forward into a meaningful life. Life design is about self-discovery, goal setting, and intentional decision making. Engaging in life design early can help set a strong foundation for creating a purpose-driven life.
Reading List
Required texts:
- Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans (2016)
Recommended texts:
- Creativity Unlocked: An Inside-Out Approach to a Life of Joy and Purpose, Chris Lumry (2022)
- Creative Confidence: Unleashing the creative potential within us all, Tom & David Kelley (2014)
- A Powerful Way to Unleash Your Creativity, Tim Hartford (2019)
- “5 Steps to Designing the Life You Want,” Bill Burnett (TedX)
- Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build Worlds We Need, S. Costanza-Chock (2020)
- The Start-up of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow Your Network, Transform your Career, Reid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha (2022)
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