Reflections
After studying 260 years of workplace transformation, I discovered something that completely shifted my understanding: each technological revolution has made distinctly human abilities MORE valuable, not less.
Reflections
Smart students often doubt their best decisions. New psychology research reveals why good choices feel wrong—and how to work with your doubt instead of against it.
frameworks
The T-Shaped Advantage teaches college students to build careers AI can't touch by combining deep expertise with strategic breadth. Learn the framework that turns career anxiety into opportunity through depth, curiosity, and integration thinking.
frameworks
Feeling stuck in your major? This research-backed framework helps you move from confusion to clarity. Identify misalignment, explore your options, and receive personalized feedback from Seth—all in one interactive, honest, and hopeful guide.
experiments
Ready to start your own career design experiment? The goal isn't perfection—it's intentional action toward a more fulfilling professional life. Begin with the phase that feels most relevant to your current challenges, and remember: you are the architect of your career experience.
frameworks
What happens when you force design students to distill their entire project into a single verb? The Verb Prompt framework transforms vague abstractions into clear intentions through three steps: Capture, Distill, Align. Research-backed and extending beyond design to life purpose.
frameworks
I learned visualization's true power while working with Sarah, a grad student paralyzed by overthinking. A simple printed framework became her reset button—transforming endless analysis into purposeful action. Here's the systematic approach that changes everything.
frameworks
The difference between high-performing students and struggling ones isn't talent—it's timing. Research shows that overcoming procrastination transforms academic performance. Here are 8 research-backed strategies real students use successfully.
frameworks
Graduate school decisions can feel like wandering in a foggy forest. After advising countless students, I've found a simple formula that cuts through the confusion: Direction = Interest + Capability + Commitment. Don't just chase opportunities—build genuine alignment.
Reflections
Sometime in May 2024 – Late afternoon – Studio light getting soft Students lingering: 3 Coffee cups empty: most Simple questions that weren't simple: 1 Layers peeled back: too many to count Confidence found? Getting there. Student approaches. Portfolio review coming up. Classic pre-panic mode. "What makes a great
Reflections
I used to hate rain. The sound against the windows brought me back to places I didn't want to remember. Military service. Nights when the rain meant everything was harder, colder, more dangerous. When getting wet meant losing people I couldn't afford to lose. Rain had
experiments
Tired of overplanning your career? Discover how students are using small experiments—like energy audits and storytelling—to find meaningful paths. Stop guessing and start testing. Career design is less about answers and more about learning by doing.
