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Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
In your life, there are going to be constant demands for your time and attention. How are you going to decide which of those demands gets resources? The trap many people fall into is to allocate their time to whoever screams loudest, and their talent to whatever offers them the fastest reward.
Clayton M. Christensen • How Will You Measure Your Life?
Here are some questions you should ask and answer on a regular basis. 1. Are your loved ones happy with the life you’ve got? People who assume their families are happy simply because they are often precipitate breakups, showdowns, and long-term resentment. You’re not the only one in the promised land. 2. Is technology transforming areas of work and
... See moreMartha Beck • Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live
“Once you achieve high status, a part of your mind makes you lose interest in the thing that you achieved high status with in the first place. You might feel obligated to maintain an appearance of interest, and defend your position from time to time, but you no longer feel a burning need to know the truth.
One solution that might work (and I think h... See more
One solution that might work (and I think h... See more
3-2-1: Judging potential, negotiating, and balancing life
New things are always coming up. Once you find something you want to do for a long time, you need the courage and discipline to say no to the shiny, new opportunities. After years of exploring and experimenting, it can be hard to flip the switch and remain focused.