In 'How Will You Measure Your Life', Clayton Christenson suggests viewing your life as a resource allocation problem. You have limited resources such as time, energy, wealth, and talent, which you need to distribute among your work, family, and personal priorities. The key strategy is to manage these resources mindfully. Instead of constantly firefighting the most urgent priorities, you should proactively allocate your resources to areas that are important to you. This requires setting clear priorities, making conscious decisions about how you spend your resources, and regularly reviewing and adjusting your allocation based on your evolving needs and goals.
Management theories not only can be applied to our careers, but also personal lives. Think of them a...
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