Clay Christensen asks students to consider three questions about finding happiness in their career and personal lives. He emphasizes that money is not the most powerful motivator; rather, it is opportunities to learn, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements. Management offers many ways to help others while taking responsibility and contributing to a team. Past students who focused solely on deals and financial success often became unhappy, divorced, and alienated from their families because they did not keep the purpose of their lives at the front. People must allocate their time and energy thoughtfully according to their priorities to find satisfaction in life.

1. Harvard Business School Professor Clay Christensen’s Address to Harvard Business School Class of 2010