Notes on Managing yourself and your career
How will you measure your life?
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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
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How to be sure we find happiness in our careers
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the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements
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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
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How can I ensure that my relationship with my family proves to be an enduring source of happiness?
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they didn't keep the purpose of their lives front and center as they decided how to spend their time, talents, and energy
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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
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reference
- [HBR's 10 must reads on managing yourself and your career]