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So Good They Can't Ignore You

Cal Newport

Business

Newport argues that 'follow your passion' is bad advice; passion follows mastery, not the other way around. The book offers a craftsman's frame for career decisions: accumulate rare, valuable skills - career capital - and trade it for the work and autonomy you want.

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  • Andrew Ng
    “That gives a valuable perspective on how to select a path for one's career”

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