This volume brings together ten influential articles from Harvard Business Review that focus on the essential skills of self-management in the modern workplace. The book explores how professionals can better understand their strengths and weaknesses, manage time and energy effectively, make sound decisions under pressure, and align personal values with professional goals. Drawing on research in psychology, leadership, and organizational behavior, the selected readings address topics such as emotional intelligence, resilience, productivity, career development, and ethical judgment. Updated and expanded, this edition reflects current challenges faced by knowledge workers and leaders, offering practical frameworks and evidence-based insights to help individuals improve performance, sustain motivation, and build meaningful, successful careers