In short
Strategic thinking for personal life planning—treating your life like a business portfolio and using KPIs to guide change.
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No guests are named; the episode references “a few top consultants” from an article titled “Use Strategic Thinking to Build the Life You Want.”
Key claims
Feelings often drive decisions, but life improves by taking stock of where time and energy go, setting clear objectives and key results (personal KPIs), and using benchmarks to learn and adjust “portfolio choices” for sustained change.
Notable examples
Questions such as defining a “great life,” identifying life purpose and vision, assessing the life portfolio, and creating a life strategy that fits on a single page.
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Chapters
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0:30 to 2:07
Discover how to approach life strategically by assessing your personal goals.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:28This episode is brought to you by Google Chrome. of America for a reason. With SUVs made to move with your rhythm. The versatile Equinox tackles your entire day. The spacious Traverse fits your crew and your whole weekend. And tracks bring style with value you can count on. All infused with tech that has your back. So your drive always hits the right chord. Chevrolet. Together let's drive. Imagine running a business with no game plan? It sounds pretty risky, right? Well, it's no different when it comes to our own lives. We often let our feelings call the shots, but what if we approached life like the best strategists out there?
1:11Here's an idea from a few top consultants highlighted in their article, Use Strategic Thinking to Build the Life You Want. They say to take stock of your life's portfolio, and that really just means paying attention to where you're putting your time and your energy. Are you investing in activities that align with your goals. And if not, it's probably time to make some tweaks. Start by setting clear objectives and key results. Think of them as your personal KPIs. Ask yourself questions like, how do I define a great life? What is my life purpose? What is my life vision? How do I assess my life portfolio?
1:50What can I learn from benchmarks? What portfolio choices can I make? And how can I ensure successful and sustained life change? And guess what? With a little effort, asking questions like these can help you develop a life strategy that will fit on a single page.
From the publisher
Strategize Your Life
13 Feb 2025
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Running a business with no game plan would be pretty risky, right? Well, it’s no different when it comes to our own lives. We often let our feelings call the shots, but what if we approached life like the best strategists out there?
Read the full article by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey here: https://s.hbr.org/40WiOEW
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