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]