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Copyright © 2016 by William Burnett and David J. Evans

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Burnett, William (Consulting professor of design), author. | Evans, David J., author.

Title: Designing your life : how to build a well-lived, joyful life / William Burnett and David J. Evans.

Description: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2016.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016008862 | ISBN 9781101875322 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781101875339 (ebook) | ISBN 9780451494085 (open market)

Subjects: LCSH: Vocational guidance. | Self-realization. | Design—Social aspects. | Decision making.

Classification: LCC HF5381 .B7785 2016 | DDC 650.1—dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016008862

Cover design by Oliver Munday

Ebook ISBN 9781101875339

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To all of the wonderful students who have shared their stories and lives with us and whose openness and willing engagement have taught us more about life design than we ever could have imagined.

To my wife, Cynthia, who told me to take the job at Stanford; I love you and wouldn’t be the person I am without you.

–Bill Burnett

To my dear wife, Claudia, the true literary force in our house, who refused to let me not write this book and has tirelessly reminded me why. Your love has redeemed me again and again.

–Dave Evans IssMa4D7sie7+JFTrucuZIEei4CUATChTmfW4uY26FKIQ9v+bCH3S/nmV6iDswG6