--- product_id: 4108325 title: "Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics)" price: "€ 15.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4108325-managing-oneself-harvard-business-review-classics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) **Price:** € 15.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 15.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4108325-managing-oneself-harvard-business-review-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) [Drucker, Peter F.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) Review: Don't stop at Reading: You need to DO in order to get full value from this book! - A lot of people seem to have some misconceptions about this book, so I figured I'd chime in with my thoughts: * Yes, this is more like a pamplet. But so what? It's only like $8. And partnered with a small Moleskine notebook it fits in your laptop bag or backpack without taking up too much space. Perfect for business trips or vacations. * The book gives you the ONE thing that is (imo) most important to succeed, so much more than tons of other crappy "self-help novels." It explains to you the importance of taking a step back, looking in the mirror, and developing your own metric driven approach to Managing Yourself. * If done correctly, this is the LAST "self-help" book you'll ever have to buy. Screw Tony Robbins or that scam artist Tay Lopez, or any other similar scam artists. Here's how I've *interpreted* this book and what I've done since I bought it a few years ago: I made a Google Calendar with a notification to pop up every 3-months for me to check the list of goals that I created on a Google Docs page. I also use a Moleskine journal for daily/weekly thoughts. But every 3 months I look at the goals, figure out how I've done since then, and what I can do to be more successful, and/or what did/didn't work, and how to either avoid the things that didn't work, or do more of the things that did work. Here are some of the results: * I went from making $48,000/year in 2014 to making $110,000/year (+ bonuses) in 2017. I was able to do this because I constantly looked into ways to learn more about my job/industry, and also switching jobs twice when opportunities arose. I know this isn't "millionaire" territory or anything like that, but it's still a pretty good leap for someone in my field :) And it didn't come easy, there were tons of sacrifices, late nights staying at the office, working on projects, etc. But I credit checking my goals and doing more to manage myself as a huge contributor. I also reread this book from time to time on long flights or at least once a year. * I started doing yoga and I no longer have back pain (caused by being too sedentary at the office) * I got into powerlifting and have been hitting PRs almost every week * I've earned 3 certifications related to my career since 2015. I plan on doing 1 every year (if I can find relevant ones). * I generally have more time to go hiking, longboarding, surfing, snowboarding, etc. I've really come to have a good system during the week, which allows me to have fun on the weekend. * I also have been reading a lot more, mostly fiction books and business-case related books. I hope this book and this advice helps you out. I highly recommend it, but it's not just a book you read and forget about. YOU need to set up systems where you can check your progress, and make "course-corrections" as needed in order to accomplish your goals. It is A LOT of work! But anyone who tells you they have an "easy" system is likely either lying to you and/or a scam artist. Review: Great article on self life management - This is not a book in the true sense, but an article printed in form of a small book. The size should not diminish in any way the quality of the writing. This is a small gem that one has a look at in a time of reflection. If you read it you will learn something from it because it has that ability to stir your mind and discover a fresh view. In essence the principles of self management are: know your own strength, know how you perform (method of learning and delivery) and personal values. You also have to know where you belong. This seems simple but it is difficult to realise that knowledge in practice. One other aspect discussed in this book is the question of personal contribution that you bring to the organisation, a favourite topic for Peter Drucker. Following from that, it is interesting to consider one's responsibility for managing the relationship with others. Finally, I found valuable the consideration for a career in the second life half. Now that I read that it makes sense to me. The discourse is short, sharp and practical. I think it is very useful for people who consider a second career in their life as a planned venture not as a move to better employment opportunities Overall, great article, but I give it four stars because it is not a book. It should be made clear in the introduction somewhere that it is just that. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,281 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #150 in Motivational Management & Leadership #186 in Business Management (Books) #294 in Leadership & Motivation | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (7,650) | | Dimensions | 4 x 0.5 x 6.5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 142212312X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1422123126 | | Item Weight | 2.01 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 72 pages | | Publication date | January 7, 2008 | | Publisher | Harvard Business Press | ## Images ![Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ks2v1ByML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't stop at Reading: You need to DO in order to get full value from this book! *by T***H on April 17, 2017* A lot of people seem to have some misconceptions about this book, so I figured I'd chime in with my thoughts: * Yes, this is more like a pamplet. But so what? It's only like $8. And partnered with a small Moleskine notebook it fits in your laptop bag or backpack without taking up too much space. Perfect for business trips or vacations. * The book gives you the ONE thing that is (imo) most important to succeed, so much more than tons of other crappy "self-help novels." It explains to you the importance of taking a step back, looking in the mirror, and developing your own metric driven approach to Managing Yourself. * If done correctly, this is the LAST "self-help" book you'll ever have to buy. Screw Tony Robbins or that scam artist Tay Lopez, or any other similar scam artists. Here's how I've *interpreted* this book and what I've done since I bought it a few years ago: I made a Google Calendar with a notification to pop up every 3-months for me to check the list of goals that I created on a Google Docs page. I also use a Moleskine journal for daily/weekly thoughts. But every 3 months I look at the goals, figure out how I've done since then, and what I can do to be more successful, and/or what did/didn't work, and how to either avoid the things that didn't work, or do more of the things that did work. Here are some of the results: * I went from making $48,000/year in 2014 to making $110,000/year (+ bonuses) in 2017. I was able to do this because I constantly looked into ways to learn more about my job/industry, and also switching jobs twice when opportunities arose. I know this isn't "millionaire" territory or anything like that, but it's still a pretty good leap for someone in my field :) And it didn't come easy, there were tons of sacrifices, late nights staying at the office, working on projects, etc. But I credit checking my goals and doing more to manage myself as a huge contributor. I also reread this book from time to time on long flights or at least once a year. * I started doing yoga and I no longer have back pain (caused by being too sedentary at the office) * I got into powerlifting and have been hitting PRs almost every week * I've earned 3 certifications related to my career since 2015. I plan on doing 1 every year (if I can find relevant ones). * I generally have more time to go hiking, longboarding, surfing, snowboarding, etc. I've really come to have a good system during the week, which allows me to have fun on the weekend. * I also have been reading a lot more, mostly fiction books and business-case related books. I hope this book and this advice helps you out. I highly recommend it, but it's not just a book you read and forget about. YOU need to set up systems where you can check your progress, and make "course-corrections" as needed in order to accomplish your goals. It is A LOT of work! But anyone who tells you they have an "easy" system is likely either lying to you and/or a scam artist. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great article on self life management *by K***B on May 16, 2009* This is not a book in the true sense, but an article printed in form of a small book. The size should not diminish in any way the quality of the writing. This is a small gem that one has a look at in a time of reflection. If you read it you will learn something from it because it has that ability to stir your mind and discover a fresh view. In essence the principles of self management are: know your own strength, know how you perform (method of learning and delivery) and personal values. You also have to know where you belong. This seems simple but it is difficult to realise that knowledge in practice. One other aspect discussed in this book is the question of personal contribution that you bring to the organisation, a favourite topic for Peter Drucker. Following from that, it is interesting to consider one's responsibility for managing the relationship with others. Finally, I found valuable the consideration for a career in the second life half. Now that I read that it makes sense to me. The discourse is short, sharp and practical. I think it is very useful for people who consider a second career in their life as a planned venture not as a move to better employment opportunities Overall, great article, but I give it four stars because it is not a book. It should be made clear in the introduction somewhere that it is just that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why didn’t I read this sooner? *by X***N on August 12, 2018* Maybe because it’s a relatively quick read, so it became one of these kindle books that I bought ‘on a whim’ thinking that it will be good for a rainy afternoon. Almost two years after I bought it, on a rainy afternoon when I was particularly frustrated with my life and work, I read it. The book felt like wisdom from the heavens, addressed directly to me personally. I wish I had read this as soon as I bought it, as it may very well have led me to make better decisions about my life. Not only that, it may very well have made me a more effective manager. Now that I am in the mode of ‘starting over’, this book has a huge impact on letting me know how I should think about my own development and career. If you are the type of person who finds that life is full of choices but there don’t seem to be enough time to explore all the options, this book will give you very clear-headed advice. All within the span of an hour, you will feel yourself powered up. ## Frequently Bought Together - Managing Oneself (Harvard Business Review Classics) - Shut Up and Listen!: Hard Business Truths that Will Help You Succeed --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4108325-managing-oneself-harvard-business-review-classics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4108325-managing-oneself-harvard-business-review-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*