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The Perils of Following Your Career Passion

WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Is Follow Your Passion Good Career Advice?

Psychologist Angela duckworth is best known for her research that put the concept of grit on the map. But she doesn't think follow your passion is good career advice. She says it reflects a fixed mind set and assumes interests are stable. And when they did run into obstacles, they were more likely to lose interest and give up.

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