Consider "So Good They Can't Ignore You" as a compass in the vast wilderness of career paths. In this wilderness, myriad trails represent different career choices and philosophies, and many travelers wander, guided only by the prevailing belief to 'follow your passion.' However, this compass—Cal Newport's book—points towards a different north: the cultivation of rare and valuable skills, or career capital.
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Imagine walking on a tightrope, where every step is a deliberate practice towards mastery. This is akin to Newport's central thesis: passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In the world of work, the book challenges the conventional 'follow your passion' advice, suggesting that skills and mastery are the true foundations of a fulfilling career.
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