Defining and Committing to Your Purpose
Christensen underscores the critical importance of having a clear purpose in both personal and professional life. A purpose provides a guiding beacon, helping individuals and organizations make decisions that align with their core values and long-term goals. He outlines a process for defining one’s purpose, which includes identifying a likeness, developing a deep commitment to this likeness, and establishing metrics to measure progress. 'The type of person you want to become—what the purpose of your life is—is too important to leave to chance. It needs to be deliberately conceived, chosen, and managed.'