What are you actually good at?
Cal Newton’s book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You. The main message of this book might seem counterintuitive at first. The writer says you should not pursue your passion; it is the fool’s method. What you should do is be ok with grinding a little bit, and when you grind in whatever industry you collect something called “career capital.” When you hav
... See moreZoe McKey • Create Remarkable Success: Discover Your Strengths, Forge Your Own Path, and Build The Life You Want: Maximize Your Abilities
If you enjoy expertise, then by all means do what you enjoy. That’s a winning formula that can be used to build an enterprise that contributes to society. And if you create an enterprise that makes money, your team members — the ones who are there for a job
David C. Baker • The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth
Motivation requires that you fulfill three basic psychological needs:
- Autonomy: the feeling that you have control over your day, and that your actions are important
- Competence: the feeling that you are good at what you do
- Relatedness: the feeling of connection to other people
Notice, scientists did not find "matching work to pre-existing ability,... See more
- Autonomy: the feeling that you have control over your day, and that your actions are important
- Competence: the feeling that you are good at what you do
- Relatedness: the feeling of connection to other people
Notice, scientists did not find "matching work to pre-existing ability,... See more
Derek Sivers • So Good They Can't Ignore You - by Cal Newport | Derek Sivers
Tasks in the Zone of Excellence are the things that you are excellent at (i.e., better than others) but don’t love doing. This is the danger zone. Many people will want you to keep doing these things (because they gain significant value from you doing them), but this is the area that you should also look to move away from. This is the hard one! Fin
... See moreAlex MacCaw • The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
My number one value is the pursuit of excellence. I am drawn to being the best in the world at whatever I do. This obsession shapes who I am.
A core way I spend my time is in the company of people who are world-class in their fields, passionate people who are consistently driven to excel. A common thread I’ve noticed among them is a sense that they’... See more
A core way I spend my time is in the company of people who are world-class in their fields, passionate people who are consistently driven to excel. A common thread I’ve noticed among them is a sense that they’... See more