Armchair Excavations Book Club-In Pursuit of Personal Growth

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Join us to discuss Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck, as our August book selection.

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Armchair Excavations MPA Reading Schedule

August

Topics: Self-discovery, life purpose, personal growth, life transformation, fulfillment
Book: Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck, Karen White, et al.
Discussion: August 8, 2023
Objectives:

1. Engage in self-reflection and exploration to gain clarity on personal values, desires, and life purpose.
2. Develop strategies and practices to align daily actions and decisions with one’s authentic path.
3. Cultivate self-empowerment and courage to embrace necessary changes and live a more fulfilling life.

September

Topics: Purpose, quests, fulfillment, meaning, personal growth, intentional living.
Book: The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau, George Newbern, et al.
Discussion: September 12, 2023
Objectives:

1. Explore the concept of personal quests and their role in finding purpose and fulfillment.
2. Identify and set meaningful goals that align with personal passions and values.
3. Cultivate intentional living practices to stay focused, motivated, and fulfilled on the quest for purpose.

October

Topics: Time management, productivity, life balance, purpose
Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Discussion: October 10, 2023
Objectives:

1. Develop effective time management skills to optimize productivity and achieve personal goals.
2. Reflect on personal values, priorities, and long-term aspirations to align time allocation with what truly matters.
3. Cultivate a mindful and purpose-driven approach to time management for a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

November

Topics: Self-advocacy, assertiveness, boundaries, personal growth, self-empowerment
Book: Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty by Mara Glatzel
Discussion: November 14, 2023
Objectives:

1. Develop effective communication and assertiveness skills to advocate for personal needs.
2. Identify and establish healthy boundaries to maintain self-respect and protect emotional well-being.
3. Cultivate self-empowerment and reclaim personal sovereignty for a more authentic and fulfilling life.

December

Topics: Life design, personal growth, goal setting, happiness, fulfillment
Book: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Discussion: December 12, 2023
Objectives:

1. Apply design thinking principles to assess and shape various aspects of life, including career, relationships, and personal growth.
2. Cultivate self-awareness and clarify personal values, interests, and goals for effective life design.
3. Develop practical strategies to experiment, iterate, and make intentional choices to create a well-lived and joyful life.

January

Topics: Grit, perseverance, passion, achievement, personal growth
Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
Discussion: January 9, 2023
Objectives:

1. Learn about the components of grit and understand its significance in achieving long-term goals.
2. Cultivate perseverance by developing strategies to overcome obstacles, setbacks, and self-doubt.
3. Discover and nurture personal passions to fuel motivation and sustain effort in pursuing goals.

Books we’ve read

Explore the complete list of books in the Armchair Excavations Book Club dating back to 2020.