Don't Pursue Promotions: Contrarian Career Advice from Ancient Sources of Wisdom - Cal Newport
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Don't Pursue Promotions: Contrarian Career Advice from Ancient Sources of Wisdom - Cal Newport
A slower approach to work is not only feasible, but is likely superior to the ad hoc pseudo-productivity that dictates the professional lives of so many today.
Cal Newport • Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
About Cal Newport's book, “So Good They Can’t Ignore You.” (Cal debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.) Career capital is the accumulation of specialization and skills, as well as reputation, network, and people who know you and your work well. Kevin Kwok, a tech investor applies a compelling P/E ratio analogy to... See more
Adam Wiggins • Career with swyx // Metamuse podcast episode 53
So, don’t choose a career, lest you end up in a mind-numbing occupation. Nor should you just declare that you want to be an entrepreneur—lest you turn into a stressed out, bored one. Instead, think of your end goals and let your career or creation find you. Now, how do you know if you’re on the right path? Here’s how you can check whether your
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