World-renowned innovation expert Clay Christensen explores the personal benefits of business research in his book “How Will You Measure Your Life?” The book provides powerful lessons for those pursuing both meaningful work and meaningful life. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. As we all reflect on the unique dynamics of 2022 and devise resolutions for the new year, let’s check out three business lessons from the book that can also be applied to personal #goals. ✔ Allocate your resources effectively – We all have limited resources; so, we must choose wisely when allocating them. There tends to be a prejudice to assign resources toward initiatives that will give us quick rewards, but many of the goals we set for our careers and lives are long-term. ✔ Don’t make the “marginal costs” mistake – We must avoid the trap of the “just this once” mindset, as we aim for our new goals to stay on track. Boundaries are not just set for discipline but for integrity. Knowing when not to cross them helps us steer clear of avertible setbacks. ✔ Increase your focus on culture – Culture is the basis of how we will operate and achieve our goals, so as we set and start working on new ones, we must think about the kind of new routines we should develop to create a culture that will foster the accomplishment of our goals. So how will you measure your life in 2023? May the New Year bring you meaningful work and a life that is full of exciting opportunities and growth.
Naveen Maram
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