Many of you are familiar with the course I teach on scaling operations. However, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the principles we associate with scaling operations are also applicable to the broader concept of personal growth. In this article, I aim to explore a somewhat uncharted territory for this newsletter by discussing how these operational scaling concepts may be applied to our own personal development journey.
I really enjoyed your thorough breakdown of evaluating core activities and criteria. Have you found your core activities and criteria changing significantly at different stages of your career?
As a mentor to developing talent, what advice would you give to someone earlier in their career trying to determine activities and metrics that will continue to be meaningful 5 or 10 years in the future? How might their approach differ from more experienced professionals like yourself?
Some parts were dense and I had to re-read to understand it fully, and even then, I didn't know how to really apply it in real life. Until you mentioned "being intentional" that clarified everything above. I feel that being intentional about your life strategy goes hand in hand with being mindful of yourself, your day, and your life, but in a less abstract way.
Note: I had an attempted wisdom tooth extraction that was botched and ditched midway by the doctor, reading this article took my mind off of the pain for a bit, so in terms of influence, it had the highest :)
Thought I would share a recent HBR piece that runs quite complementary to your approach. It’s worth a read- really helped me to shape my own strategies for reflection and self-improvement.
As I transition from high school to college–a turning point in my own life–I really appreciate your insights into achieving personal growth. I especially like that you break down your methods into such detailed and quantitative components. Great read as always, and I’ll definitely use some of your steps in my life for this year, college, and beyond!
It's amazing to read this guide at a young age and learn to refine activities effectively, since it has the highest influence on your life trajectory. Personal growth is a hot topic, but I think you have such a unique perspective to offer. I'm looking forward to reading more from you on this in the future. Thanks a lot for writing every week - I always look out for your newsletter on Mondays 😊
Got it! Thanks for your insights, I’ll definitely start taking reflections now. Who knows, maybe in 30 years I’ll come back here and be able to answer my own question. 😂
I really enjoyed your thorough breakdown of evaluating core activities and criteria. Have you found your core activities and criteria changing significantly at different stages of your career?
As a mentor to developing talent, what advice would you give to someone earlier in their career trying to determine activities and metrics that will continue to be meaningful 5 or 10 years in the future? How might their approach differ from more experienced professionals like yourself?
Appreciate any insight you can share!
I liked this article, thank you for writing it.
Some parts were dense and I had to re-read to understand it fully, and even then, I didn't know how to really apply it in real life. Until you mentioned "being intentional" that clarified everything above. I feel that being intentional about your life strategy goes hand in hand with being mindful of yourself, your day, and your life, but in a less abstract way.
Note: I had an attempted wisdom tooth extraction that was botched and ditched midway by the doctor, reading this article took my mind off of the pain for a bit, so in terms of influence, it had the highest :)
Prof. Allon,
Thought I would share a recent HBR piece that runs quite complementary to your approach. It’s worth a read- really helped me to shape my own strategies for reflection and self-improvement.
https://hbr.org/2023/12/use-strategic-thinking-to-create-the-life-you-want
Professor Allon,
As I transition from high school to college–a turning point in my own life–I really appreciate your insights into achieving personal growth. I especially like that you break down your methods into such detailed and quantitative components. Great read as always, and I’ll definitely use some of your steps in my life for this year, college, and beyond!
It's amazing to read this guide at a young age and learn to refine activities effectively, since it has the highest influence on your life trajectory. Personal growth is a hot topic, but I think you have such a unique perspective to offer. I'm looking forward to reading more from you on this in the future. Thanks a lot for writing every week - I always look out for your newsletter on Mondays 😊
Got it! Thanks for your insights, I’ll definitely start taking reflections now. Who knows, maybe in 30 years I’ll come back here and be able to answer my own question. 😂