How Will You Measure Your Life

Clayton M Christensen

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How Will You Measure Your Life was compiled from a speech given to students graduating from the Harvard Business School. Known for its pragmatic view to life, this book has been widely read by students in business schools, businessmen, corporate employees and by many others. The book deals with the basic questions in life, like how to be happy during the various phases life offers. The book shows a multi-faceted path to achieving the happiness that everyone craves for, from situations one faces and to the balance one needs to create in life.

The book deals with how to be successful and happy in one's career and how to maintain a well balanced family life and attain the happiness one seeks at home. It also talks about how to maintain a happy relationship with relatives and near and dear ones and how to maintain congenial relationships with colleagues and friends. It also tells readers how to make the best of business relationships. The books gives vivid answers to such questions, keeping in mind the philosophical and psychological aspects of these questions. The writings are useful to students moving out of business schools, who will face these questions as they step into their careers. It is useful for established professionals and homemakers too.

How Will You Measure Your Life was published by HarperCollins in 2012. It is available in paperback.

Key Features:

The book gives you answers to life's questions in a simple style.

It is a guidebook to a happy life.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Purpose and Fulfillment: Christensen emphasizes the importance of aligning one's actions and decisions with personal values and long-term goals to find fulfillment and meaning in life.

  2. Balancing Priorities: The book encourages individuals to balance professional success with personal well-being, family, and relationships, stressing that true happiness comes from a well-rounded life.

  3. Applying Business Principles: Christensen applies business theories, such as resource allocation and innovation, to personal life, advocating for deliberate planning and strategic thinking about one's life goals.

  4. The Importance of Relationships: Building and nurturing strong relationships with family, friends, and colleagues is emphasized as critical for long-term happiness and success.

  5. Integrity and Ethics: The book highlights the significance of maintaining personal integrity and ethical behavior in both professional and personal spheres, emphasizing that character matters.

  6. Finding Motivation: It discusses finding motivation and passion in one's career, encouraging individuals to seek work that aligns with their strengths and values.

  7. Long-Term Thinking: Christensen stresses the importance of long-term thinking and planning in life, advocating for decisions that contribute to a fulfilling future rather than pursuing short-term gains.

  8. Learning from Failures: Embracing failures as learning opportunities and adjusting strategies accordingly is highlighted as an essential aspect of personal growth and development.

  9. Balancing Work and Life: The book addresses the challenge of balancing work commitments with personal life, suggesting strategies to maintain harmony and avoid neglecting essential aspects of life.

  10. Defining Success: Ultimately, the book prompts readers to consider what success means to them personally, challenging conventional measures of success and encouraging individuals to define their metrics for a fulfilling life.

Language English
ISBN-10 0062102419
ISBN-13 9780007449156
No of pages 221
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harper Collins
Published Date 10 May 2012

About Author

Author : Clayton M Christensen

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