60 Weeks to 60

I’ve been teaching classes on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship at Stanford University for the past 17 years, where I prepare students to tackle problems of all sizes. Now, I turn the tables and will apply these lessons to myself. The brief project description is:

How might I reinvent myself at 60 years old?

During the next 60 weeks, as I sprint towards my 60th birthday, I will take on assignments that stretch me in many different directions, including doing things I’ve never done before, looking at my life in new ways, and reflecting on the process of getting older. Taking a few hours, a few days, or even a few weeks, each project must require me to challenge assumptions, connect things in unlikely ways, and break some “rules” by looking at my life and my environment from a fresh perspective.

I invite you to join me on this journey by reading about my experiences, suggesting ideas for challenges, taking part in challenges yourself, and sharing your stories. You can sign up for updates above.