Gain Career Control: Develop Rare Skills for Success

Key insights

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  "Following your passion is really bad advice...It's not really the way that you find meaningful work that you actually enjoy."
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  Following your passion is generally a bad way to find a career or job that you love, as passion takes time to build through becoming good at something.
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  Instead of following your passion, focus on developing skills and finding ways to use them in a way that aligns with your values and interests.
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  Developing rare and valuable skills is crucial for landing a desirable job, according to Cal Newport.
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  Timing and connections may play a role, but becoming the best in your field is the key to success in competitive industries like music and YouTube.
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  In a winner takes all market, it's more important to focus on getting really good at something than developing a passion for it.
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  Success in a career is not just about technical competence, but also about career capital such as marketing and networking skills.
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  Developing skills that can synergize with any career can help you build career capital and a craftsman mindset, which can be cashed in for more interesting opportunities down the line.
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  Finding a fulfilling career mission comes from becoming really good at something first, rather than searching for a mission from the start.