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The book So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport tells readers to focus on skills over passion. Let’s have a look at the key takeaways from the book.
Become exceptionally skilled at something instead of blindly following your passion. Once you gain a competitive edge, passion will emerge from within.
Work on valuable skills and make achievements your currency. Create a career capital and leverage it for more opportunities that can help you succeed.
Master something before chasing purpose. Once you have developed mastery in your field, you will be in a position to negotiate better terms.
If you wish for things like flexible hours or remote work, build expertise first. Control over these things is earned and not claimed.
Doing things you enjoy won’t help you grow. Stepping out of your comfort zone and deliberately doing the hard things will set you apart.
Focus on what you can offer the world. Build a mindset where you can focus on deliberate improvement and achieve long-term career goals.
Missions emerge from consistent work and using little bets. Take small projects to explore big ideas and find a direction where you can channel your energy.
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