You Don’t Find Meaning. You Design It.

In 'How to Live a Meaningful Life', Bill Burnett and Dave Evans build on their revolutionary life design framework to address the profound challenge of creating a life rich with meaning and purpose. Drawing on the latest research, the book identifies four key areas where meaning can be reliably found: wonder, coherency, flow, and community. It introduces five essential design mindsets, including radical acceptance and creating your world, and offers practical exercises and tools to help readers design a life that feels fully alive rather than merely fulfilled. The authors emphasize shifting focus from the elusive goal of fulfillment to embracing a life of meaning, accessible to everyone regardless of life stage.

Caroline Adams-Miller's "Big Goals" delves into the science of goal setting, providing a practical framework for achieving ambitious objectives. The book draws upon decades of research in positive psychology and goal-setting theory, offering a structured approach that moves beyond simplistic methods. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between learning and performance goals, and incorporates elements of decision-making science, relationship dynamics, and personal resilience. The book includes numerous worksheets and exercises to guide readers through the process, making it accessible to a wide audience. Ultimately, "Big Goals" empowers individuals to set and achieve challenging goals with a higher likelihood of success.