Sample Lecture Series: ENTI 217 Design your Life - Personal Values with Houston Peschl

"Design Your Life," is the focus is on the pivotal role personal values play in guiding individuals toward a life of happiness and fulfillment. Utilizing the principles of design thinking methodology, the session aims to deepen students' understanding of how their unique values underpin crucial decisions in their career and academic journeys. It emphasizes that aligning one’s life choices with these deeply held beliefs is essential for achieving genuine satisfaction and well-being.
The presentation further explores the concept of 'value-based living' as a design thinking tool, encouraging students to reflect on and identify their own values. Through interactive activities, students engage in self-assessment exercises designed to help them articulate their personal values.
The session concludes by stressing that recognizing and honoring personal values is not a one-time task but a continuous process of self-discovery and adaptation. Students are encouraged to view their life as a design project, where revisiting and refining their values is part of an ongoing journey toward happiness and fulfillment. This lecture aims to empower students with the tools and mindset to make value-driven decisions, fostering a life that not only achieves success but also resonates with their deepest aspirations and contributes to their overall happiness.