Notes on Managing yourself and your career How will you measure your life? Having a clear purpose in my life has been essential Spend an hour every night reading, thinking, and praying about why God put me on this earth How to be sure we find happiness in our careers the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements great self-esteem feeling that she had learned a lot, been recognized for achieving valuable things, and played a significant role in the success of some important initiatives How can I ensure that my relationship with my family proves to be an enduring source of happiness? they didn't keep the purpose of their lives front and center as they decided how to spend their time, talents, and energy My main motivations to be with my family and people I care about to do something fun, exciting, and impactful to pursue a long-term career in entrepreneurship, where I can build companies that change the way the world works reference [HBR's 10 must reads on managing yourself and your career]