Plans Quote by Bill Burnett
““Odyssey Plan 1. Create three alternative five-year plans, using the worksheet provided. 2. Give each alternative a descriptive six-word title, and write down three questions that arise out of each version of you. 3. Complete each gauge on the dashboard—ranking each alternative for resources, likability, confidence, and coherence. 4. Present your plan to another person, a group, or your Life Design Team. Note how each alternative energizes you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Designing Your Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans, 2016
Create multiple future scenarios, label them, evaluate resources, and share for feedback to energize choices.
In simple terms: Plan alternatives, evaluate, share, energize.
Key Takeaway
Explore diverse futures.
Themes
creativity
future planning
self‑design
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career transition
- personal growth
- education choices
- life redesign
Key Concepts
scenario planning
self‑reflection
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- Which alternative feels most authentic?
- How can feedback refine your plans?
A Different Perspective
May limit focus on realistic options.
