Clayton M. Christensen

James Allworth

Karen Dillon

From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom for achieving a fulfilling life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said “deeply influenced” him, is widely recognized as one of the most significant business books ever published. Now, in the tradition of Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture and Anna Quindlen’s A Short Guide to a Happy Life, Christensen’s How Will You Measure Your Life is with a book of lucid observations and penetrating insights designed to help any reader—student or teacher, mid-career professional or retiree, parent or child—forge their own paths to fulfillment.

How Will You Measure Your Life?

Heiki Riesenkampf

I did not really relate to the author's persona, but still found a few useful things to take away. His take on finding purpose in a balanced life and creating a family culture when raising children were interesting new concepts.

Arturo Hernández

The book contains interesting ideas however I think it’s targeted to an audience of parents (most of the chapters include insights regarding education and children). It was a nice listen though.

Philip Young

Excellent book. I will go back and read this one again...

linda

It felt a little jarring at first to see management practices applied to life, but I feel so much more grounded after reading this book. There’s a lot of wisdom to glean. 

I think I have a better sense of how Mike operates — and why he is so theory-driven. I bet he took classes with Clay Christensen at HBS. I also have a better sense of why he is so purposeful and values-driven; of course he would pick up a book like this one. I want to surround myself with people like him and Clay moving forward.

Alfredo santos

This book was quite a handful. 

Clayton M. Christensen is the person you'd expect the least to write a book about getting your shit together and grow, but whooop there it is. 

I read semi technical business books, that are more hands on or very thorough in their explanation/analysis of certain thing such as a company, a business model, a success or a failure. 

So I was very curious about this book. It doesn't dissappoint, doesn't change your life either but it feels like a nice reminder, like a nice breeze on a summer afternoon that makes you reflect how good you're having it. That fleeting sense of "bien être"that lingers for a few seconds. 

I loved the fact that he explained all his other business books (about 80% of each chapter) and then he applied it to areas of personal growth (the remaining 20%). I don't know if it ALL makes sense, but I kinda liked that I was getting a 2x1 combo: Business AND personal life advice in the same book!. I'm an solo founder so I enjoyed this book, but I'm quite sure this is not for everyone. But if you're already a fan of Innovators Dilemma and the Jobs to be Done paper, you'll certainly enjoy this, never hurts to pause and look at your life. 

**Also there are SO many chapters regarding parenting.... so if you don't have kids, might avoid this one til you do.

Jk Jensen

A refreshing guide from a leading expert in business management on how your approach to work and life yields fulfillment over time. Christensen balances well his theoretical knowledge with real-life experience to offer an engaging and unique business book.

garima mamgain

I generally stay away from self-help book, but I made an exception to this one. I am glad I did!! the author has literally pondered over every word written and come up with a book that will make you think and introspect. 
A very well written book which is capable of changing the way one thinks.

Ilia Markov

Useful short book of mental models that you can use in your life. Great to learn more about Prof. Christensen and the thinking behind the theories he's developed over the course of his academic career.

How Will You Measure Your Life?

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