How Will You Measure Your Life?

Quick little read compiled from discussions in a capstone MBA class at the Harvard Business School. On the last day of class, the author asks the students to apply the theories they've studied to a special case–themselves. The discussion is framed around answering 3 questions:
How can I be sure that
*I will be successful and happy in my career
*My relationships with my spouse, my children, and my extended family and close friends become an enduring source of happiness
*I live a life of integrity

The theories the students have studied are attempts to predict what will happen to a company, but now the students discuss how these theories might guide their own decision-making about themselves to arrive at a successful, fulfilling life.

I appreciated the straightforward purpose of the book and the obvious depth of commitment and integrity the authors shared through their anecdotes and thoughts. Emphasizing that finding the likeness, commitment, and metrics you're going to use to measure your life is a process, not an end, also makes this book an uplifting and motivating addition to my personal development library.

Unlike a traditional self-help book where the author gives you direct advice on how to improve your life and attain happiness, Christensen uses examples and lessons learned from business, that you can then use as an analogy to apply to your own life. With the mention of Harvard reunions and the assumption that you are working long hours (and should consider cutting back if you want to spend more time with family) I think I'm not quite the target audience for this one.