Book Review #1:
So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Check out what I’ve been reading this week!
So Good They Can’t Ignore You:
Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Cal Newport
Cal Newport’s clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person’s talent and skill – and not necessarily their passion – that determines their career path.
In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed, but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job-hopping.
After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers.
SO GOOD THEY CAN’T IGNORE YOU will change the way we think about our careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
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