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]