If you’ve been told that “following your passion” is the key to career success, it’s time to reconsider. According to Cal Newport, that advice could actually leave you feeling lost, frustrated, and dissatisfied. In his bestselling book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Newport challenges the idea that passion should guide your career decisions. Instead, he introduces a new path: building rare and valuable skills to create a fulfilling career.
In this video summary, you’ll learn:
- Why following your passion could be holding you back.
- How to develop a “Craftsman Mindset” and focus on offering value to the world.
- The importance of building “career capital” and how it leads to autonomy, impact, and mastery.
- The power of “deliberate practice” and how it leads to skill mastery.
- Why taking “little bets” is essential for testing new career directions and finding your unique strengths.
Ready to stop chasing passion and start mastering your career? Watch this video to learn practical strategies that can help you take control of your work and build a career that brings freedom and satisfaction.
