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Cover of How Will You Measure Your Life?

Read: 2026

How Will You Measure Your Life?

by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth & Karen Dillon

Christensen forces you to think about success on your own terms rather than society's scorecard. His framework of deliberate versus emergent strategy applies just as well to life decisions as it does to corporate planning.

A Harvard Business School professor applies the theories he teaches to the most important questions in life — how to find a fulfilling career, build loving relationships, and stay out of trouble.


Language:
English
Categories:
thinking, systems, career

Quotes:

  • The path to happiness is about finding someone who you want to make happy, not someone who you want to be happy with.
  • 100% of the time is easier than 98% of the time.
  • Don't worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.