Design maven Debbie Millman shares her pursuit to courageously build a life filled with endless possibilities. Debbie reminds us to ask ourselves, “if not now, then when?” From mastering new languages, undertaking physical challenges, to navigating tough career choices, she takes us on a journey of self-discovery amid evolving aspirations and capabilities.

Highlights:

* 10:46 Keep Growing and Challenging Oneself

* 22:01 Balancing Multiple Pursuits

* 26:40 Navigating Life's Trapeze: Decisions and Potential

* 36:52 The Pursuit of Potential and Possibilities

* 36:58 Desire for More Freedom and Experimentation

* 44:15 Emerging Rookie Styles: The Reluctant and the Dive-In

* 47:41 Success and the Pursuit Of Endless Possibilities

About Our Guests:

Debbie Millman is host of the Webby award-winning podcast Design Matters, one of the first and longest running podcasts in the world; Chair of the first-ever Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts, Co-owner and Editorial Director of PrintMag.com, and the author of seven books on design and branding. She has worked on the design and strategy of over 200 of the world’s largest brands. Debbie is the recipient of a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and a Lifetime Achievement award from AIGA, the Professional Association for Design.

Reference:

* Learn how we use the Acorn to Oak Tree exercise in our human-centered design research on our tools page.

* A Remarkable Life Deck: A Ten-Year Plan For Achieving Your Dreams

* Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People

* School of Visual Arts Masters In Branding

* Listen to Debbie’s Seven Wonders Playlist on Spotify.

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