So good they can't ignore you : why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love
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Published
New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2012.
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Book
Edition
First edition.
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Published
New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 273 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up living what they do. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers. Matching your job to a preexisting passion does not matter, he reveals. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. This will change the way we think about our careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Newport, C. (2012). So good they can't ignore you: why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love (First edition.). Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Newport, Cal. 2012. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Newport, Cal. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Newport, Cal. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love First edition., Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2012.
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