Designing a Life that Matters

Hidden Brain
27 de abr. de 2026 51 min
Designing a Life that Matters
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About this episode

<p>We tell ourselves that meaning comes from impact, passion, or finding the “one right path.” But these beliefs can leave us feeling stuck — even when our lives look perfectly fine on paper. Behavioral scientist <a href="https://lifedesignlab.stanford.edu/team" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Evans</a> describes a new approach, borrowed from design thinking, to help us build lives that feel more alive, flexible, and real. </p> <p><i>What makes brave people different from the rest of us? It isn't a lack of fear — instead, it's a trait that might surprise you. Learn more in </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJX2H54MPXY&t=2s" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>this video</i></a><i> on our new YouTube channel. </i></p> <p><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/woman-in-front-of-open-doors-and-signs-of-the-way-flat-vector-illustration-business-woman-choosing-the-best-route-choices-and-decision-alternative-ways-of-career-KcLC_NEcP1o" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><strong>Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+</strong></i></a><i><strong>.</strong></i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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