Life Path Exploration

What the framework is

Life path exploration compares possible directions for your future, such as study, a career change, a move or a new venture, against what matters to you. The template starts with five criteria: Personal Meaning, Growth Potential, Practical Feasibility, Long-Term Fulfilment and Alignment with Values. The criteria can be changed, added to and weighted.

What the result looks like

When it earns its place

Use it during a period of uncertainty or transition, when several futures seem possible and none is obviously right.

The trap is comparing a vague dream with a detailed reality. Describe each path at the same level of detail, including what a first step would be.

How to run it with a group

1. List two to five paths, each with a concrete first step.
2. Decide how much each criterion counts for you.
3. Compare the paths two at a time on each criterion.
4. Read the ranking per criterion as well as overall, and take the first step on the top path while the others stay open.

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