Video: Use Strategic Thinking To Create The Life You Want

Age Group(s): Owlets (12-14); Owlys (15-18)

Hello, Teachers!

PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What does “strategy” mean to you, and how might it apply to your personal life?
2. If you were to divide your life into different areas or categories, what would they be?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. The concept of applying strategic thinking to personal life
2. The seven steps of life strategy
3. The PERMA-V model for defining a great life
4. How to assess and visualize their life portfolio
5. The importance of aligning life choices with personal values and goals

KEYWORDS

Strategic thinking, life strategy, PERMA-V model, life portfolio, self-assessment, time management, goal setting, work-life balance, personal development, decision-making, prioritization, satisfaction, importance, hedonic adaptation, social comparison

A QUICK SUMMARY

The transcript presents a talk by Rainer Strack on applying strategic thinking principles to personal life. He introduces a seven-step program for developing a life strategy, drawing parallels between corporate strategy and personal life planning. The speaker emphasizes thevimportance of defining what constitutes a great life, introducing the PERMA-V model fromvpositive psychology. He then explains how to create a strategic life portfolio by assessing thevimportance, satisfaction, and time invested in various life areas. The talk concludes with advice on making portfolio choices and the significance of having a direction in life.

As we introduce this year’s theme of “Analytical Thinking: Navigating Complexity”, through this video, it’s important for your students to engage with both the transcript and the visuals. The transcript provides key information, while the visuals enhance understanding and provide more information by illustrating concepts and adding context!