So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

Happy Sunday! Let's review another self-help book which is known as "So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love" written by Cal Newport. The book challenges the popular notion of "follow your passion" when it comes to finding work that you love. Instead, it argues that developing rare and valuable skills is the key to achieving meaningful and fulfilling work. Here I'll share few key points from this book...

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Here you go,

1. In this book, the author argues that simply following your passion is not enough because you are not developing relevant skills. So this can't be a guaranteed path to finding work that you love and that provides a sense of purpose. Better to follow your passion with relevant skills so you can perform better and well.

2. This book also emphasises on the significance of acquiring valuable and relevant skills that are both rare and in demand. In-demanding skills always gives you a competitive advantage in the job market and make you more valuable to employers.

3. The author wants the readers to adopt a "craftsmanship mindset" which involves focusing on becoming excellent at what you do. This way you can continuously focus on improving your skills, and valuing the quality of your work. Adopt it so you can also get success.

4. The author introduces the concept of "career capital," which refers to the collection of knowledge, experiences, and valuable skills over time. It is crucial to build career capital for getting more flexibility and control in your career choices.

5. According to this book, you can gain more control over your career by developing rare and valuable skills. This control allows you to steer your career in a direction that aligns with your interests and values.