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The Well-Designed Life

Week 2: The Five Pillars of a Well-Designed Life

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Lizzie Campbell
Jan 09, 2026
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Last week, we started distinguishing what you actually want from what you think you should want. We did the Pinterest Test and the Envy Map, and you started noticing the difference between borrowed aspirations and authentic desires.

This week, we’re taking that clarity and giving it structure.

You can’t design toward something if you don’t know where you’re starting from. So before we can visualize your dream life, we need to assess where you currently stand.

I’m going to introduce you to the framework we’ll use all year: The Five Pillars of a Well-Designed Life.

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