How Will You Measure Your Life?

By: Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

In 2010, world-renowned innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen gave a powerful speech to the Harvard Business School's graduating class. Drawing upon his business research, he offered a series of guidelines for finding meaning and happiness in life. He used examples from his own experiences to explain how high achievers can all too often fall into traps that lead to unhappiness.

The speech was memorable not only because it was deeply revealing but also because it came at a time of intense personal reflection: Christensen had just overcome the same type of cancer that had taken his father's life. As Christensen struggled with the disease, the question "How do you measure your life?" became more urgent and poignant, and he began to share his insights more widely with family, friends, and students.

In this groundbreaking book, Christensen puts forth a series of questions: How can I be sure that I'll find satisfaction in my career? How can I be sure that my personal relationships become enduring sources of happiness? How can I avoid compromising my integrity - and stay out of jail? Using lessons from some of the world's greatest businesses, he provides incredible insights into these challenging questions.

How Will You Measure Your Life? is full of inspiration and wisdom, and will help students, midcareer professionals, and parents alike forge their own paths to fulfillment.

©2012 Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

The right book when I needed it most

I don’t usually write reviews but I hope this can encourage someone at a crossroads in their career and reevaluating where they want to focus their energy and resources to consider this book. I have applied Clayton Christensen’s business principles to my innovation work for years and was intrigued to learn how this could be applied to my life. I listen to this book with my husband and it triggered a rich discussion about each of our jobs and the life we want to provide for our family. We are applying the theories as recommended and it has helped us articulate what matters and how to action. You will not regret this purchase and the time to listen. Enjoy.

One of the GREATES MINDS OF OUR TIME

It is incredible to think this books is not a best seller. Each person should read this book, give it to a friend and make that a eternal habits of sharing.

Interesting

The way they explained the different theories application was very useful. Full recommended to hear

powerful principles not taught in school

The message has changed my life. I will be using it with my trainees. Loved it

Makes me want to do a few things differently

So relevant to my mothering days. This book makes me want to mother strong, capable, resilient and faithful children. Wonderful and thought-provoking and has allowed me to take a look at my own life and consider what I’d like to do differently.

Great book! Lots of helpful tips. Highly recommend

A film course book recommended this book. I recommend it to anyone. Its insightful, grounded, honest advice to follow.

The concepts in this book are what really matter.

Good theory applied to our personal lives. If we actually apply it, it's a formula to a fulfilled, happy, value-centered life. Excellent read. My biggest take away, "invest in your loved ones."

A MUST read.

At the end of this book I actually shed a tear over the fact I couldn’t write an email to Clayton to thank him for this marvelous work. This book is life-changing for business, raising children, and all of life’s complexities. I’m thrilled and humbled to have read his work.

Practical insights into a universal question

A wonderful and effective way of using business lessons as allegories for personal wisdom. The reader gets a double win; business and personal.

Thought-provoking

I loved the ideas put forth in this book. I would recommend it to anyone I know.