SO GOOD THEY CAN'T IGNORE YOU
Author: Cal Newport
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About This BookCal 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. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends that trying to find what drives us, instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel, is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekers. The title is a direct quote from comedian Steve Martin who, when once asked why he was successful in his career, immediately replied: "Be so good they can't ignore you" and that's the main basis for Newport's book. Skill and ability trump passion. Inspired by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs' famous Stanford University commencement speech in which Jobs urges idealistic grads to chase their dreams, Newport takes issue with that advice, claiming that not only is this advice Pollyannish, but that Jobs himself never followed his own advice. From there, Newport presents compelling scientific and contemporary case study evidence that the key to one's career success is to find out what you do well, where you have built up your 'career capital,' and then to put all of your efforts into that direction. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Cal NewportPublisher: Piatkus (31 January 2018)Format: Paperback – 31 January 2018Language: EnglishPages: 304ISBN: 978-0349420219Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cmWeight: 41 g
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Paperback – 31 January 2018, English.
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- English • Paperback – 31 January 2018
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About This BookCal 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. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- If you’re tired of hearing “follow your passion” and still feeling stuck, this book is a refreshing reality check. You’ll learn why building rare and valuable skills is the real key to meaningful work and long-term success. Clear, practical, and deeply motivating, it helps you focus on what you can control—your craft—so you can create a career you’re proud of, without chasing vague dreams or burning out.
- Published by Piatkus (31 January 2018).
- Language: English.
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About This BookCal 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. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends that trying to find what drives us, instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel, is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekers. The title is a direct quote from comedian Steve Martin who, when once asked why he was successful in his career, immediately replied: "Be so good they can't ignore you" and that's the main basis for Newport's book. Skill...
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