"The 20th century is the first in which substantial and rapidly growing numbers of people have real choices about how they will invest their time and talent. . . . Most people are totally unprepared for it."

According to Drucker, Managing Oneself means we have to learn to develop ourselves, to place ourselves where we can make the greatest contribution to our organizations and communities. He challenges readers to take responsibility for managing their futures, both in and out of the office.

In this article, Drucker provides a number of suggestions for Managing Oneself. These suggestions can be applied directly to the process of managing yourself through your Halftime journey.