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.
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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.
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Hands-on guidance challenging the 'follow your passion' myth, advocating for skill development to build career capital and control.
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It helps developers think more intentionally about professional growth.
Cited by 11 different developers, each bringing their own experience and perspective.
Developers credit this book with fundamentally changing how they approach their craft and think about engineering problems.
"I highly recommend to read So good they cant ignore you from Cal Newport."
— danytulumidis · The Craftsman Mindset [Productivity] · Nov 14, 2020
"If you really want to know how you can shine in your career without falling in the “passion” trap, I’d really recommend you to read So Good They Can’t Ignore You"
— sandordargo · The best 13 books I read this year · Dec 12, 2018
"A real eye opener for me was to finally read "So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love" from Cal Newport, who presented an alternative approach to following your passion."
— maxritter · „Follow your passion“ - Is this really a good career advice? · Aug 7, 2021
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