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1711: [Part 1] Corrupted Callings: The Subtle Difference Between Finding Your Life's Work and Loving Your Life by Cal Newport
Category: Business
Duration: 00:10:35
Publish Date: 2025-06-07 07:00:00
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Episode 1711:

Cal Newport explores the critical distinction between finding work you love and pursuing what he calls a “true calling.” He reveals how conflating passion with profession can leave us chasing illusions, and offers a more grounded path to career fulfillment by focusing on mastery and meaningful impact.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/04/09/corrupted-callings-the-subtle-difference-between-finding-your-lifes-work-and-loving-your-life/

Quotes to ponder:

"Just because you love something does not mean you have to make a career out of it."

"A true calling is not something you find, it’s something you grow into."

"The best way to find meaning in your life is to build a life around something bigger than yourself."

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