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1480: The Danger of the Dream Job Delusion by Cal Newport on Entrepreneurship & Career Success
Category: Business
Duration: 00:10:23
Publish Date: 2024-10-19 07:00:00
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Episode 1480:

Cal Newport reveals the hidden pitfalls of chasing the "dream job" ideal, arguing that this approach often leads to dissatisfaction and a never-ending pursuit of perfection. Instead, Newport advocates for cultivating mastery and skills, which in turn fosters passion and fulfillment in a career. Listening to this perspective helps reframe the way we think about long-term professional satisfaction.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2010/09/10/the-danger-of-the-dream-job-delusion/

Quotes to ponder:

"The key to creating work you love is to abandon the idea that there’s a perfect job waiting for you."

"Skill and mastery, not daydreams, are what provide lasting satisfaction in your career."

"Passion follows from success, not the other way around."

Episode references:

So Good They Can't Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124

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