The second half of life begins!
A 12-week project to find your true self over the next 20 years.

Between your mid-30s and late 50s, you may find yourself struggling with relationships between leaders and juniors, and feeling like it's too late to find a new job.
I've been working hard for 20 years, but I'm at a loss as to how I should spend the next 20 years.
If you've lost your balance in life, are looking for a new direction, or want to find your own life, read this book.


The author, currently an associate professor and head professor in the Department of Human Resources Education and Development at Pennsylvania State University, developed the 'Hope-Action Theory', which is actively used in the field of career counseling, to lead the growth of individuals and organizations.


This book suggests a life without stagnation by redefining yourself based on the Enneagram personality type and finding your own path by writing directly on the various worksheets suggested by the author.
By reading it with your own eyes and writing it with your own hands, you will be able to determine the direction you should take in life for the next 20 years.


For those who have lost balance in life
For middle-aged people who are considering a new direction
To those who want to find their own life

I recommend 《LifeCraft》!

Humans are essentially beings who live by doing something.
There may be times when complete rest is necessary, but if it becomes permanent, life can lose its meaning.
As life expectancy increases in modern society, some form of 'work' is necessary to fill the 20 to 30 years after retirement meaningfully.

--- p.19

We sometimes limit ourselves by thinking, 'It's too late,' 'Circumstances don't allow,' or 'I don't have the ability.'
But Bandura's research shows that we are all powerful agents who can change our lives.
He explained this through four core characteristics: self-reflectiveness, forethought, intentionality, and self-reactiveness.

--- p.35

The dreams of middle-aged people are likely to be specific and realistic.
It's an age where you know reality and can gauge what's possible.
If you draw it concretely and realistically, it has a higher chance of coming true.
For a simpler, more satisfying life than the dreams of your 20s, now is your turn.

--- p.51

A person's personality is an important factor that determines an individual's behavior, way of thinking, and emotions.
But we often find ourselves asking questions like, "Why do I act this way?" or "Why are others different from me?"
One tool that provides answers to these questions is the Enneagram, which covers nine personality types.
The Enneagram is not simply a personality classification; it is a powerful tool for self-understanding and growth by exploring the motivations and emotional sources deep within each person.

--- p.54

In this book, the Enneagram is used as a starting point for recognizing one's own uniqueness, and as a tool to promote awareness of one's own unique identity in this world rather than being fixated on the type itself.
From the next chapter onwards, we will continue the work of solidifying our own identity through our own stories.

--- p.77

A life theme is a pattern or theme that appears repeatedly in our lives.
For example, themes could be 'challenge yourself with something new' or 'helping others'.
Discovering these themes can help us understand the direction we've unconsciously pursued in life and make our future choices more meaningful.

--- p.80

Values ​​are the fundamental motivations that guide what we pursue in life, the direction we choose and the actions we take, and they also play an important role in our interactions with others.
The more clearly we understand this, the more confidently we can lead our lives.

--- p.102

Once your life values ​​(ultimate and instrumental) and career values ​​become clear, you can establish a reference point for every decision-making moment.
If you ask yourself, "What is truly important to me?" and then choose and act accordingly, you will gain greater stability and direction as you prepare for the second half of your life.

--- p.121

Why are mission statements such a powerful tool? According to research from the Harvard Business Review, people with a clear sense of purpose tend to have higher job satisfaction and better cope with stress and burnout than those without.
What's particularly noteworthy is that the effectiveness is even greater when an individual's strengths are integrated into their mission.

--- p.126

Effective management and adaptation are necessary as roles change and are added.
Role transitions can be broadly categorized into three types: role addition (becoming a parent or manager), role loss (children becoming independent, retirement), and role redefinition (parental roles changing as children grow up).
Each type presents unique challenges and opportunities.

--- p.144