Suzy Welch is an award-winning NYU Stern School of Business professor, acclaimed management researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, most recently with “Becoming You: A Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career.”
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The big takeaway
Suzy Welch joins Dan to unpack a practical process for answering the age-old question, “What should I do with my life?” Her approach isn’t just for career starters, but for anyone at any age feeling the need for a reset. Suzy’s "Becoming You" framework helps you get clear on your values, aptitudes, and interests—offering a rigorous, compassionate roadmap to crafting an authentic, fulfilled life.
Designing (not drifting) into your purpose: Suzy Welch’s roadmap for what to do with your life
Key takeaways:
Living by design means intentionally shaping your life around your authentic values, instead of defaulting to what others expect or old plans that no longer fit.
“Purpose” and “happiness” aren’t identical—pursuing real purpose creates deeper, more sustainable happiness than chasing fleeting moments of pleasure.
You can (and should!) redefine your path at any age; purpose-seeking isn’t only for the young or the lost.
Success is personal—knowing your unique mix of values and aptitudes, and how you define “winning,” is key to meaningful work and life choices.
6 practical tips for crafting your own authentic life:
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