Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics)

The book is short and concise. It does not go into long winded stories but rather gives short examples straight to the point. It starts off with a simple yet powerful idea that we must build upon our strength. But in order to understand where our strength lies we must first understand how we operate. Key questions to ask ourselves on how we operate are: -How do we learn? -What are our values? -What are the best environments we efficiently perform at? -and of course knowing where we think we might belong? To achieve this the author describes an exercise called the feedback loop where we predict how far we will go and assess how well we fit this prediction to expose our weaknesses and strength. Once we have discovered our strength we must double down on it and minimize the time to improve our weaknesses. It is better to go from good to excellent instead of incompetent to mediocre. Finally the author mentions that as we become excellent in our job we might not have any challenges and this can make life less exciting, so we can try seeking for a different field to master once we are older. Absolutely loved the book.

This book is quite brief and more focused on one philosophical point than air how to or step by step book. However, I personally find the Sober yet direct tone of this book very refreshing in the world of business books that are overhyped. In a way the very absence of a 10 step plan to success and a realistic view of big business life is actually its strength. When it comes from an author who has been a management consultant for many decades and has had a business like that spanned the great depression right into the 70s and 80s, it is worth reading.

Really good read. I might be biased as I know that Peter Ducker is a reference when it comes to Business matters but I really recommend this book. The book give you a few interesting questions to ask yourself to ensure you are functioning at your best. It is a short read so even if you have a busy life, those 30 minutes should be a good investment of your time .

This book is only about 60 pages (large prints and small format) and it summarizes clearly concepts often found in self-development books. It encourages us to know our strengths, our modalities (how we perform best) and values. It urges us to take responsibility for our relationships, in terms of how we chose them and nurture them. In order to identify strengths and gain personal insights, it introduces the feedback analysis tool: "Whenever you make a key decision or take a key action, write down what you expect will happen. Nine or twelve months later, compare the actual results with your expectations." It helps us frame our personal contribution by answering the following question: "Where and how can I achieve results that will make a difference within the next year and a half ?" The answer must balance several things. First, the results should be hard to achieve but still within reach. Second, the results should be meaningful. Third, the results should be visible." Finally, the book ends with advice on how to deal with the second half of our life, during retirement.

I'd say it's grossly overpriced for the size. But otherwise it's pure brilliance, I'd say - especially because it is so succinct. It doesn't go around, it says what it should, quickly, in a very organized manner. But it also has some anecdotes to demonstrate some points and flows easily and nicely back to back. I didn't know what to expect, it is not the first book of this kind I've read, but it definitely made my day and hopefully helps me make more.

Okay, I'll try to be brief. This book is excellent and I like it. Though it states many things that may seem obvious, its execution does so in a way that it makes you feel like you've learnt something new, or have been reminded of something important. There are also many good reminders in here about leadership and managing a team. If you like to be a leader, regardless of what field you are in your life, I think this is a must-read. I don't regret this investment and I think it's great to make notes on as I go along; see how it truly relates to my current methods and how I can improve to achieve better results/satisfaction.

I was not a book reader until I was recommended this book about managing one self. It bought tears to my eyes, because the knowledge gained from this book is invaluable. It has encouraged me to look within myself, and it helps you to realize things that were kept hidden from you. Anyone who is looking for a book in their list, I would highly recommend this is a great book for LIFE. Thank you to Tai Lopez for adding this to the recommended book list. I'd say please give this a try and I guarantee you will gain more than the price of the book. Knowledge is definitely powerful :)

Great concise book, not a sentence wasted here- all phenomenally coherent and applicable. Luckily being so well written and to the point: one can read it again....and again...and so forth, which is necessary for this type of book. You simply must remind yourself of the topics and specific objective thinking strategies.

Excelente. Livro maravilhoso. Uma pérola no que se refere ao autoconhecimento e autodesenvolvimento. Vale ler e tomar notas. Colocar em prática. Pois são dicas para a vida. Muda totalmente nossa maneira de encarar nossos pontos fortes e deficiências.

This book is a simple but powerful read that will influence change in your life if you are serious about becoming a successful executive.

Good one but less content

This is definitely an essential book for the person how is looking at career, working effectively, understanding themselves and getting the most out of life. It will teach you the path to cooperation, thriving and fulfilment. The is a must read by anyone who wants more control in their life

Es breve pero el contenido es bastante interesante.