10 - Talent is Better Than Passion

I discuss the book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”. The author, Cal Newport, argues that passion isn’t something you just follow blindly, but it’s a byproduct of acquiring mastery and developing rare and valuable skills.

What does that mean exactly? Well, it means that instead of constantly chasing after your passions, you should focus on becoming so good at what you do that you can’t be ignored. Newport calls this the “craftsman mindset” and it involves honing your skills and working towards self-determination.

But how do you get there? Newport emphasizes the importance of taking little bets and developing a plan to accelerate your skills. By focusing on autonomy, competence, and relatedness in your job, you can achieve success and fulfillment in your career or personal life.

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=2305

https://www.calnewport.com/books/so-good/

https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation/reading-list

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