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Open Your Eyes with McKay ChristensenAuthor: McKay Christensen
What you cant see, you cant be. Thats why we all need a clear vision of who we are and what we can become. On Open Your Eyes join author and business leader McKay Christensen to discover the steps to lasting change on your path to personal and business growth. From personal improvement to team leadership, get the insights and tools you need to open your eyes to a happier life. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S5E51 - How Will You Measure Your Life?
Episode 51
Monday, 18 May, 2026
In today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, McKay guides listeners through a thought-provoking exploration of the criteria by which we measure our lives. Combining an analysis of lives spectacularly well-lived with his own learnings and sage observations, our host demonstrates the critical importance of ensuring these criteria are firmly founded upon those aspects in life that truly matter.The episode traverses various inspiring narratives, from Dr. Sanduk Ruit’s revolutionary work in making cataract surgery affordable for millions in Nepal to Dashrath Manjhi's 22-year mission to carve a safer path through the mountains for his village. McKay also reflects on his battle with cancer, his children’s perseverance and relentless determination, and the poignant story of a colleague and his son who was born with severe physical challenges. The episode concludes by drawing on the biblical story of Peter walking on water, underscoring the importance of maintaining faith amidst adversity. Collectively, these stories challenge listeners to consider the legacies they wish to create, ultimately posing the essential question: "How will you measure your life?"Episode Highlights:Global listener reachDr. Sanduk Ruit’s journeyDashrath Manjhi's dedicationClayton Christensen on life’s measuresPersonal growth through serviceStories highlighting the power of love and perseveranceFaith and overcoming doubtsMeasuring your life by what really matters mostQuotes:"I committed myself to a mission of making eye surgery affordable and accessible to every person in Nepal.""One can measure the surgeries provided to the impoverished in Nepal and the miles of travel saved by Dashrath’s new mountain path.""Consider if, ultimately, we are measured against the things that truly matter.""I realized my life would be measured by how I aided people in similar circumstances to mine.""Each day presents a choice on where to place your focus.""Love empowers you to focus, care, and exert more effort.""Keep going until you achieve your goals.""Faith means to believe without seeing, and the reward of faith is to see what you have believed."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/
