Name: Managing Oneself
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Author: Peter Drucker

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In Managing Oneself, Peter Drucker explains how to achieve the highest levels of performance over 50+ years.  The keys:you must outline your deepest values, understand what makes you complete and what doesn't, and grasp your own strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities.  You will also have to determine the type of work environment in which you are most likely to thrive. 

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