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A review by bethgiven
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
3.0
After making it through the first hundred pages of this one, I realized that there was definitely a reason that the only class I took at the Tanner Building at BYU was University Chorale. Lots of business theory and case studies to wade through! It definitely took some mental effort to see how they fit together with the overall message. It bogged me down enough that I feel like I have to give this "only" three stars. (Maybe if I sit on this a few days I'll change my mind.)
Still, the themes in this book (like, living with purpose, having complete integrity, and making time for the things that are most important) are very valuable. I found myself taking notes throughout and I'm looking forward to our book club discussion -- it will be great. And even though the theories presented felt complex to a business-newbie like me, this book really is superbly written -- I could still grasp the basics of the theories as they applied to business and to one's personal or family life. Plus I really admire the author, Clayton Christensen; the stories from his personal life are some of the real gems of this book.
This is definitely worth picking up, especially if you have education or experience in the professional world -- but even if you don't.
Still, the themes in this book (like, living with purpose, having complete integrity, and making time for the things that are most important) are very valuable. I found myself taking notes throughout and I'm looking forward to our book club discussion -- it will be great. And even though the theories presented felt complex to a business-newbie like me, this book really is superbly written -- I could still grasp the basics of the theories as they applied to business and to one's personal or family life. Plus I really admire the author, Clayton Christensen; the stories from his personal life are some of the real gems of this book.
This is definitely worth picking up, especially if you have education or experience in the professional world -- but even if you don't.