The 3-Step Method to Designing a Career You Love Featuring Stanford Design Professor Bill Burnett

The 3-Step Method to Designing a Career You Love Featuring Stanford Design Professor Bill Burnett

Author: Jim Harshaw, Jr. September 23, 2024 Duration: 43:16

#475 The 3-Step Method to Designing a Career You Love Featuring Stanford Design Professor Bill Burnett

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Ever wonder why 68% of people hate their jobs— and more importantly, how you can break free from that statistic?


Money vs. Meaning? You can design a career that gives you both— Bill Burnett reveals how.



Ever heard someone tell you to “follow your passion” when it comes to your career? 


Well, Bill Burnett believes that advice might not be as helpful as you think.


He reveals why most of us are trapped in dysfunctional beliefs that hold us back from truly enjoying our careers. 


Bill isn’t just any expert— he’s the Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Product Design from Stanford, Bill has worked in start-ups and Fortune 100 companies, including seven years at Apple, where he designed award-winning laptops. He also spent years in the toy industry designing Star Wars action figures.


In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, we dive deep into why 68% of people are disengaged from their jobs and, more importantly, how you can break free from that statistic. 


Bill explains his 3-step framework for career transformation, rooted in design thinking principles. He’ll share how small, actionable steps can lead to big changes, and why “prototyping” your career might be the most powerful tool you’re not using.


We also explore the idea of money vs. meaning, the importance of creative confidence, and how to build a life where your work aligns with your purpose. 


Ready to find fulfillment and design a career you actually love? Tune in and take that first step!


If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action


There's a particular drive that comes from a background in sports, a mindset forged in competition and discipline that doesn't just switch off when you leave the field. Success for the Athletic-Minded Man taps directly into that energy, translating the core principles of athletic performance into tools for everyday life. Host Jim Harshaw, Jr. understands that the same clarity needed to execute a game plan, the focus required in a critical moment, and the consistency of daily practice are the exact traits that define winning in business, relationships, and personal health. This isn't about finding more hours in the day; it's about applying a strategic, trained approach to all of it. Each episode feels like a conversation with a coach who's been in your shoes, addressing the real tension between ambitious career goals, being a present father and partner, and maintaining physical fitness without letting any single priority suffer. You'll hear practical discussions on management, self-improvement, and the mental frameworks that help you stop shortchanging the areas that matter most. The podcast moves beyond theory, offering actionable insights for men who aim to build a life of sustained achievement, where success is measured across the board, not just on a scoreboard.
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