Podcast appearances and mentions of bill damon

Help inspire the future of With & For! Click here to take our short survey! Four respondents will get a special box of goodies from the Thrive Center!"The life review is a way of going back in a systematic way into your past and looking for things that you never understood—mysteries. And I had a big mystery in mine, which was: Who is my father?"We hang on to so much from our past. Regret, remorse, guilt, shame, rumination, unforgiveness… How should we think about our past? Can we reframe and redeem it for the present?Developmental Psychologist William Damon has spent his career studying the human lifespan and for almost 30 years at Stanford University's Center on Adolescence. Since the 1970s, he's been conducting research that has shaped our understanding of human growth and thriving.He's the author of numerous research articles and several books, including The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life, having written widely on character virtues, the moral dimensions of work and vocation, and moral formation for children and adolescents, and more.In the last 20 years, William has systematically studied purpose and how to operationalized it for human thriving. He defines purpose as “an enduring life goal that is both meaningful to oneself, but also makes a difference beyond the self.”But more recently, he's building a new area of study around life review. His latest book is A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present. in it, he articulates a process that he's developed for investigating and kind of interrogating your life and your past for clues about your direction and purpose.William shares vulnerably about his own discoveries regarding mystery and his own upbringing that has shed new light on the latest chapter in his life.In this conversation with William Damon, we discuss:Positive youth development and the opportunities of childhood and adolescence.The practice of a life review, and how to look at our past in ways that lead to a healthy and fruitful future.The definition of purpose and how it plays a central role in human thriving.And he explains how charting a path to purpose took a very personal turn for him when he came to learn about the father he never knew, and how that impacted his life and his perspective on thriving at 60 years old.In that context, we discuss the emotional connections between courage and curiosity, particularly when it comes to pursuing self-understanding and exploring our sense of purpose and a life of thriving.Show NotesGet your copy of William Damon's book, A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your PresentRead about Bill Damon's approach to Life Review at the Greater Good Science Center at UC BerkeleyStanford - Center on Adolescence “How does where you've been contribute to where you're going? How does your story shape your sense of purpose?”“I had a big mystery to uncover.”“Regret, remorse, guilt, shame, rumination, unforgiveness. How should we regard our past?”Living life on purposeDefinition of Purpose: “an enduring life goal that is both meaningful to oneself, but also makes a difference beyond the self.”Pam King introduces William Damon and summarizes the episodeStudying purpose through lifespan psychologyYoung people and their potentialWhole person, not just cognitive development.John Gardener: “What we have before us is breathtaking opportunities disguised as problems.”Peter Benson: “Everyone young person has a spark.”Positive youth developmentYouth development: Focusing on strengths and assets rather than character flaws or troubleWilliam Damon on a scientific study of purposeEnduring and long termPersonal and meaningfulTranscendent and beyond the selfAgency and energyPurpose doesn't do it all—it doesn't bring ethics or happiness“Purpose is not a silver bullet.”Purpose is not a replacement for a moral code, or a guarantee of bliss or happiness.”“Telos”—Greek for purpose or goal“Purpose is a lifespan developmental capacity.”“Purpose is never really complete.”Life Review and Robert ButlerWho we've been, who we are, and who we're becoming.Forward-looking doesn't mean you ignore the past.William Faulkner: “The past is not dead. It's not even the past.”William Damon reflects on growing up without a father“A Round of Golf with My Father”What is a life review? A systematic way of looking into your past and history in order to understand who you've been and what that means for your present and future.How to do a life review“Making a case study of yourself”Role of difficult emotions in dealing with your past and finding your purposeFrom blaming to claiming to gaming.Courage and FearHow to develop and cultivate courageAristotle on courageOvercoming challenges and the role of courage in leveraging your purpose to thriveSmall steps make a big difference.Moral exemplars and heroes—faith, courage, and self-regard about managing risks, danger, and threatReligion and faith as an object or source of purpose“Purpose is not an elite endeavor.”“It's not all about you.”Purpose, growth mindset and teaching undergraduates life review and purposeWilliam Damon reflects on “What is thriving?”“Thriving is becoming the person you always dreamed you'd become.”Erikson: “I am what succeeds me.”Pam King's Key TakeawaysAll of us show up in this world with a spark, and it's a gift we give to each other to help fan that spark into flame. So we might ask ourselves, how am I fanning that flame in others today?We don't ever have to stop learning about ourselves. And the procedure of a life review can facilitate this growth. And to learn more about the life review process, head to our website at thethrivecenter.org.It takes courage and curiosity to confront the difficult or traumatic aspects of our past. Cultivating this courage is an essential virtue of a thriving life.And finally, purpose extends beyond our personal motivations and self made goals to include a wide range of psychological, moral, relational, historical, and spiritual factorsAbout William DamonWilliam Damon is the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, Professor of Education at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Damon's research explores how people develop purpose and integrity in their work, family, and civic life. Damon's current work focuses on vocational, civic, and entrepreneurial purpose among the young and on purpose in families and schools. He examines how young Americans can be educated to become devoted citizens and successful entrepreneurs. Damon's work has been used in professional training programs in fields such as journalism, law, teaching, and business, and in grades K–12 character education programs. Damon's most recent books are A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present; The Power of Ideals, and Failing Liberty 101. His other books include The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life, Taking Philanthropy Seriously, and Greater Expectations, winner of the Parent's Choice Book Award. Damon was editor in chief of The Handbook of Child Psychology, fifth and sixth editions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Education, and the American Educational Research Association. Damon has received awards and grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Andrew Mellon Foundation, the John Templeton Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the Thrive Foundation for Youth, and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Before coming to Stanford in 1997, Damon was University Professor and director of the Center on the Study of Human Development at Brown University. From 1973 to 1989, Damon served in several academic and administrative positions at Clark University. In 1988, he was Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, and in 1994–95 he was a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

You'll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us  ______________________ Who can benefit from your life story? What do you want your children and grandchildren to remember about you? The concept of legacy is being redefined and goes beyond financial assets to value hard earned life lessons and wisdom. Dr. Jandi Kelly, of A Talk to Remember, shares her insights on life purpose and ways to share your life story and wisdom across generations. Dr. Jandi Kelly joins us from Bend, Oregon. ________________________ Bio Dr. Jandi Kelly is the founder of A Talk to Remember, a boutique production company that helps families and organizations capture their legacies in documentary films and oral history projects. For the past fifteen years, Jandi has worked as a university researcher, instructor, and administrator at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Michigan. She received her Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Michigan and her academic scholarship focuses on the topics of teaching and learning, life purpose, and identity development. Her research has been featured in The Journal of Higher Education and other publications. Jandi and her family live in Bend, Oregon, where she serves on the board of trustees for an independent K-12 experiential learning school. ________________________ For More on Dr. Jandi Kelly A Talk to Remember  ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like A Round of Golf with My Father – William Damon The Vintage Years – Dr. Francine Toder The New Age of Aging – Maddy Dychtwald Inward Traveler – Francine Toder PhD _________________________ Wise Quotes On Life Purpose "...it's helpful to actually define what we mean by life purpose...One of the definitions that I really appreciate is how our talents that we enjoy using intersect with the need in the world or our community that we find to be personally meaningful. And what I really like about that definition is that unlike some specific personal goals that we may have, it extends beyond aims of personal meaning to a desire that we want to make a difference in the world. And so therefore, it's self transcendent in nature. What the research demonstrates is that having a sense of purpose is associated with a host of benefits across the lifespan as well as later in life. When we think about how life purpose can be beneficial throughout our lives, one of the most overarching benefits is that it really helps us live with greater intentionality in how we spend our days and to remain true to ourselves while benefiting the greater good. And so, in a way, we can think about purpose as a guide that takes us in the right direction. And I know that you had one of your earlier conversations was with Bill Damon out of Stanford, the renowned developmental psychologist, and he likens purpose to an ultimate concern or a final answer to the question of why. So why am I doing this? Why am I striving to accomplish this end? And in that way, purpose is the reason behind our immediate goals, and it's a motive that drives most of our daily behaviors." On Storytelling  "...when we think about the contributions that we want to make through our stories, we not only have an ability to really impact youth when it comes to the wisdom that we're passing on, but we also see as we tell our stories that our lives have purpose....And with that, when we think about the stories that we have and when we are afforded time, especially later in life, to really do an inventory of our life, we have an ability to carry our life lessons and experiences with us. And not only do we bring them with us, but they provide a rich opportunity for learning about how we might want to build a rewarding future and repeat some of the things that worked well i...

Greg Damon is At Your Service! In the second and final hour of tonight's show, Greg is joined by Elon Werner, President of Werner Communications. Werner Communications is a PR media service for National Hot Rod Association drivers. In honor of the approaching Veteran's Day holiday, Greg is joined by his Air Force veteran dad, Bill Damon.

If you want to find your purpose or are curious how to do that, then you'll want to listen to this episode. Here's a link to Bill Damon's book, The Path To Purpose. If you found any value in this episode, leave a 5-star review! That will help more people become their best by seeing these episodes. Also, let's connect on Instagram and send me a text with your thoughts on the latest episode by texting me at 608-770-3437. Yep, I'll actually respond! :)

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. Theme tune by David Vesey. On podcast 420, I welcome back Stanford University School of Education Professor William (Bill) Damon who was one of the first guests on this year's schedule to discuss his new book, A round of golf with my father: The new psychology of exploring your past to make peace with your present. Among the topics  we discuss on this bonus episode are the following: Different interpretations of what a life story is Life Studies by Robert Lowell Your intention for telling a life story What a life review is and why it can be done at any stage of life How William Damon adapted Robert Butler's life review idea for his purpose. How to go about doing a life review Talk to people who remember your past Records (school and others, ancestry searches) Memory search Putting it all together – focusing on what gave you satisfaction and fulfillment Why he never met his father How school records have changed since the 1950s. How his father's character developed over time, possibly through the demands and experiences of military service in World War II. What he learned about his own character from doing the life review Why character is a movie and not a snapshot Why he believes that psychological theories such as some of Freud's work and the “big five personality traits” are wrong How he went about making a personal story interesting for an audience beyond his immediate circle of family and friends How a life review can help you find a purpose in your life How someone not looking for a purpose can find one His mother's role in his life review His definition of purpose His memories of being taught by some of the pioneering psychologists of the twentieth century, including Erik Erikson and Jerome Kagan who was a guest on Inside Education a few years ago: Podcast 1 and Podcast 2  and who passed away in May 2021. Some of his earlier books: Some do care (with his wife, Anne Colby), Noble Purpose, The Moral Child and Greater Expectations. Why he called the book A Round of Golf with my Father when he never met his father!  

Photo: The Pleasures of Fatherhood.  Louis Philibert Debucourt (French, Paris 1755–1832 Paris) . CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow Searching for unknown memories of Father. Bill Damon, @HooverInst https://www.wsj.com/articles/golfing-with-the-father-i-never-knew-11624075260

School's In with Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope: "Finding Purpose with guest Bill Damon" Graduate School of Education Professor Bill Damon talks about the importance of purpose, how to find purpose, and harness it to achieve goals. Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 17, 2018. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Bill Damon, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, talks about the importance of purpose, how to find purpose, and harness it to achieve goals.

**Listen in as Positive Coaching Alliance goes 1-on-1 in interviews with top pro and college players, coaches, executives and other major sports figures who provide tips, tools, information and inspiration for youth and high school sports coaches, parents and student-athletes.** This 1-on-1 interview features William (Bill) Damon, the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence. Damon is the author of Greater Expectations and is a professor of education at Stanford University ([@Stanford](https://twitter.com/Stanford)). His research, teaching and publications focus on moral development and education, and Damon is a key figure in the growth of positive psychology. Jim Thompson ([@JimThompson18](https://twitter.com/JimThompson18)), PCA Founder, talks to Damon about how youth sports can be a vehicle for helping youth find their purpose, and Damon's latest book, *The Path to Purpose*. The main theme of the podcast delves into why purpose matters so much for people and why youth sports can provide purpose for kids. Other highlights of the podcast include: - Purpose stabilizes people's lives through dedication and gives people sustained motivation - A purpose driven life makes people resilient - 20% of high school students feel like they have a well-developed sense of purpose - How to make sure teachers and coaches don't miss the purpose of learning or competing - How coaches can help athletes find purpose as 'elevaters' regardless of talent level. Like what you hear? To subscribe to our podcast in iTunes, [click here](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pca-development-zone/id952838976?mt=2)

Do you think that you are a "moral" person? What influences shape our behavior, the way we treat others and the direction of our lives? Dr. Michelle talks about the importance of humility, being truthful to ourselves and having faith in influencing our morals, as she interviews authors, Anne Colby and Bill Damon about their book, "The Power of Ideals; The Real Story of Moral Choice." Get their book at: williamdamon.com or at Amazon.com

Do you think that you are a "moral" person? What influences shape our behavior, the way we treat others and the direction of our lives? Dr. Michelle talks about the importance of humility, being truthful to ourselves and having faith in influencing our morals, as she interviews authors, Anne Colby and Bill Damon about their book, "The Power of Ideals; The Real Story of Moral Choice." Get their book at: williamdamon.com or at Amazon.com

Everyone loves rights and no one loves duties. Our founders gave us complete control over our government, yet it was Franklin who famously defined it as ?A republic. If you can keep it.? The freedom given by the Constitution is fragile and requires vigilant a watch against encroachment by government.Yet vigilance is hard work. We must always watch what our representatives are doing and above all be informed. In Washington?s Farewell Address he cautioned that ?public opinion should be enlightened.? Bill Damon a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of Failing Liberty 101; How We Are Leaving Young Americans Unprepared by Citizenship in a Free Society, points out that we have failed to instill the civic virtue necessary for our kids to value and to exercise their duties as citizens in a free society. Is it too late? Have we set the stage for the decline and fall of Liberty in America? If future generations do not value liberty and are trained to detect its encroachments, the ?shining city on the hill? will go dark.