Read this book for learning how to balance career and personal life

Book title: ‘HBR: 10 Must-Reads on Managing Oneself’

If there is any book on thought leadership out there that is worth reading, it’s this one.

The best thing about HBR is the simplicity with which they communicate the most profound ideas.

It has some of the best articles on how to manage a professional and a personal life. The standout article is by celebrated HBR professor Clayton Christensen: "How Will You Measure Your Life?"

 Takeaways

How do you learn?

·  This is the breakthrough part of the article. It explores how some people learn by writing, some by reading, and others by practice. The article provides evidence of how this plays out in the corporate world. Some bosses need to have all their meeting documents beforehand. Others are more comfortable with extemporaneous discussions.

·  Some need to read to comprehend, while others need to listen to react

·  Understanding this about yourself and your bosses is a valuable exercise!

How do you spend your extra hours?

This explores what you do with free time. According to the author, most high performers spend it perfecting their skills—anything that increases productivity. He argues it’s better to spend it understanding the purpose of your life, which endures far longer than your professional skills.

In today's times, extra hours can be spent on countless things—indeed, even the definition of “extra hour” is debatable. Still, his explanation is worth noting.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for advice on how to balance both career and life.

The next article by Peter Drucker, Managing Oneself, is another gem, discussing the importance of planning your retirement in your 50s.